CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Local government units across Calabarzon responded to the Department of Health’s (DOH) call to curb the spread of dengue by participating in the “Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” campaign on Monday, Feb. 24.
According to DOH Calabarzon, the campaign promotes “bayanihan” or whole-of-nation approach in searching for and eliminating mosquito breeding sites every Monday at 4 p.m. to help reduce dengue cases.
This initiative is the health department’s response to the rising number of dengue infections nationwide.
“This nationwide initiative aims to strengthen our collective efforts in controlling the spread of dengue by identifying and eliminating mosquito breeding sites, which are critical in reducing the prevalence of the disease,” DOH stated in a memorandum.
Highlighting the importance of community participation, DOH Calabarzon urged LGUs and government offices in the region to implement effective, immediate, and sustainable interventions to prevent mosquito-borne infections.
“Your active involvement will not only enhance our advocacy efforts but also demonstrate the strength of a whole-of-government approach to dengue prevention and control,” the health department emphasized.
DOH Calabarzon led the campaign at its regional office, calling on employees to implement dengue prevention strategies, particularly the “Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, at Takip” method, which involves turning over, emptying, drying, and covering water containers to eliminate breeding grounds for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
As part of the initiative, the health department also distributed Olyset nets and organized lectures on dengue—covering its symptoms, treatment, and preventive measures.
In Calaca City, Batangas, local government departments conducted clean-up drives in their offices and public schools, urging residents to maintain a clean environment and seek medical consultation if they experience dengue symptoms.
Also, the Antipolo City government in Rizal also participated in the campaign, emphasizing the 5S strategy—Search and Destroy, Self-Protection Measures, Support Fogging and Spraying, Seek Early Consultation, and Sustain Hydration. Fogging operations were also conducted in several barangays to help control mosquito breeding sites.
The DOH Calabarzon continues to urge the public to remain proactive in eliminating mosquito-breeding sites to prevent further outbreaks. (FC, PIA4A)
