Bacolod City saw a drop in dengue cases in February compared to the same period last year, data from the Bacolod City Epidemiological Surveillance Unit (BCESU) showed.
City Health Office Environment Sanitation Division Chief Dr. Grace Tan said the city tallied 33 dengue cases with only one fatality as of February 26.
This came as a 19.5 percent drop when compared to the reported 41 dengue cases with two deaths during the same period in 2021.
BCESU data further indicated that Barangay Singcang recorded the most number of cases with six, followed by Barangay Mansilingan, four; Granada, Cabug and Mandalagan with three dengue cases each; Alijis, Estefania and Banago, two and Barangays 14 and Tangub with one case each.
Tan stressed they are continuing their campaign to combat dengue by encouraging Barangays to do enhanced 4S: Search and Destroy mosquito breeding sites; Secure self-protection measures; Seek early consultation and Support fogging.
Recorida and tri-media campaign, the distribution of larvicides and spraying and fogging in barangays and public places are also being rolled out, Tan added.
Meanwhile, only one leptospirosis case was recorded in the city as of February 26.
The 48-year-old male expired after he reportedly waded in flood water in Kabankalan after Super Typhoon Odette.
The distribution of mouse traps, information drive regarding rodent control and management of leptospirosis, the availability of Doxycycline for prophylaxis of leptospirosis and the campaign for proper solid waste management are likewise being conducted to prevent the spread of leptospirosis.*