• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The death toll from dengue in Negros Occidental has risen to 17, as reported cases further increased to 5,867 as of November 12, according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO).
Dengue cases this year, from January to November 12, increased by 336.21 percent, or 4,522 cases, compared to 1,345 cases during the same period last year.
Bago City remains at top of the list with the most dengue cases at 737, although it reported no fatalities.
In terms of dengue cases, the top 10 Negros Occidental local government units (LGUs), excluding highly urbanized Bacolod City, San Carlos trails Bago with 456 cases; Hinobaan – 413, Talisay City – 360, Sagay City- 357, Cauayan – 356; Silay City – 349, Kabankalan City – 348, Cadiz City – 307, and Sipalay City – 284.
The age group with the most dengue cases is between 11 to 20 years old.
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan earlier said that the PHO continues to collaborate with barangays, especially those with dengue-related deaths, advocating for the cleaning of identified mosquito breeding grounds, among other measures.*
