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Dengue cases in Eastern Visayas on the rise?DoH
Posted January 20, 2010 18:10:00
Joey A. Gabieta
Inquirer Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines?The Department of Health in Eastern Visayas expressed concern over the rise of dengue cases in the region.
DoH-Region 8 records showed that 47 children, ages ranging from 5-15 years old and coming from all over the region, were afflicted with dengue and treated at the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center here from January 4-19.
Of the 47 dengue fever cases in the region, Leyte has the highest number at 25, followed by Biliran province, 17; Samar, 3; and Eastern Samar, 2.
Dengue cases in the region could increase since data obtained by the DoH came only from the EVRMC.
The DoH has yet to receive reports from private hospitals which also have dengue patients.
But it was learned that seven children afflicted with dengue were confined at the Divine Word Hospital, also in Tacloban.
Dengue cases in Eastern Visayas on the rise?DoH
Posted January 20, 2010 18:10:00
Joey A. Gabieta
Inquirer Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines?The Department of Health in Eastern Visayas expressed concern over the rise of dengue cases in the region.
DoH-Region 8 records showed that 47 children, ages ranging from 5-15 years old and coming from all over the region, were afflicted with dengue and treated at the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center here from January 4-19.
Of the 47 dengue fever cases in the region, Leyte has the highest number at 25, followed by Biliran province, 17; Samar, 3; and Eastern Samar, 2.
Dengue cases in the region could increase since data obtained by the DoH came only from the EVRMC.
The DoH has yet to receive reports from private hospitals which also have dengue patients.
But it was learned that seven children afflicted with dengue were confined at the Divine Word Hospital, also in Tacloban.
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