Regular monitoring of waterborne diseases sought

By September 18, 2016Inside News, News

ALARMED by increasing number of dengue and leptospirosis cases in Dagupan City, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution directing the City Health Office (CHO) to conduct regular monitoring in the barangays.

Councilor Dennis C. Canto, chairman on the committee on health, called the attention of the city government over the rising number of waterborne diseases, particularly dengue, leptospirosis and pneumonia.

He cited reports from medical groups that conducted medical missions in the city that noted unreported health issues among the underprivileged elderly, disabled women and children that need immediate medical intervention.

Canto said the frequent occurrence of heavy rainfall and flooding during the wet season should be enough indicator for the city health office to mount regular monitoring of waterborne diseases and illnesses.

“We would like to know what the CHO is doing so we can control the spread of these diseases and avoid an outbreak or an epidemic of dengue, leptospirosis, and so that we can prepare for the zika virus,” said Canto.

“While there is no cause for alarm, we would like to know if there is a need to purchase more medicines,” he added as he proposed the sounding of the siren every 4 p.m. to remind the residents daily on the need to implement the 4 o’clock habit being promoted by the Department of Health. (With report from CIO)

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