Dengue, Philippines and mosquito

Dengue fever outbreak rages in Philippines - already more than 43,000 cases in less than two months
The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on Friday night reported that there are more than 43,000 dengue cases recorded all over the country as of February 15.
Bounty for mosquitoes as dengue rises in Philippines
Carlito Cernal, village chief of Barangay Addition Hills, announced the bounty of one peso (less than 2 US cents) for every five mosquitoes after two students in his neighbourhood
Manila neighborhood puts bounty on dengue-carrying mosquitoes
Residents in a central Manila neighborhood lined up Wednesday, as dengue cases spike nationwide, to collect a bounty—one peso for every five mosquitoes, dead or alive.
Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive
Philippines as their village started offering bounty for captured mosquitos, dead or alive, as part of an anti-dengue campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Philippine village offers cash for mosquitos amid dengue outbreak
To combat a dengue outbreak, a Philippine village is offering a bounty of one Philippines peso for every five mosquitoes residents turn in.
Philippine village offers bounties on mosquitoes
A village in the densely populated Philippine capital region launched a battle against dengue on Wednesday by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitoes, dead or alive. The unusual strategy adopted by the Addition Hills village in Mandaluyong City reflects growing concern after the nearby city of Quezon declared an outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness over the weekend.
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DOH launches search-and-destroy drive vs dengue
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Philippines grapples with rising dengue cases
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DOH ready amid rising dengue cases, supports LGUs
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Village offers cash bounty for mosquitos amid dengue outbreak
A village in the densely populated Philippines capital region launched a battle against dengue Wednesday by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitos — dead or alive.
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PhilHealth triples dengue coverage as cases surge across Philippines
With dengue cases rising at an alarming rate in various areas, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reminded Filipinos of the increased coverage for both mild and severe cases.
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PMA urges okay of dengue vaccine
The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) on Tuesday urged the government to grant access to new-generation dengue vaccines as ...
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DOH logs over 43,000 dengue cases nationwide as of Feb. 15
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reported that there are more than 43,000 dengue cases recorded all over the country as of February 15. “The total number of dengue cases from January to ...
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Doctor’s group calls on govt to OK new dengue vaccines
A GROUP of physicians has urged President Marcos to approve the “next-generation” dengue vaccine as part of the country’s integrated dengue prevention and control strategy. In an appeal letter read by ...