- To combat the dengue outbreak, a bounty of Filipino pesos is offered for every five mosquito residents in a village in the densely populated capital region of the Philippines.
- According to statistics from the health department, at least 28,234 cases of dengue fever were recorded in the Philippines this year to February 1, an increase of 40% compared with the same period last year.
- Deputy Health Minister Alberto Domingo said the dengue case was unexpected before the rainy season, which could be due to intermittent downpours that stagnate the pool where mosquitoes that cause dengue can breed forward.
A village in the densely populated Philippine capital region on Wednesday provided residents with a symbolic bounty for the capture of mosquitoes – dead or alive.
The unusual strategy adopted by the Canadian Mountain Village in Mandaluyan City reflects concerns after the nearby Quezon City announced the announcement of the mosquito-transmitted disease outbreak over the weekend. Eight other areas report what may happen Fatal viral infection.
According to statistics from the health department, at least 28,234 cases of dengue fever were recorded in the Philippines this year to February 1, an increase of 40% compared with the same period last year. Quezon City announced that the death toll this year is among 1,769 infected residents, and the death toll (mostly children) has announced a dengue outbreak this year.
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An urban village with more than 100,000 residents living in crowded communities and residential apartment towers, the hills have been cleaned up, the canal De Cloggoging and the sanitation campaign to fight dengue. But when the case soared to the age of 42 and two young students died, rural leader Carlito Cernal decided to step up the fight.
Michael Labag shows off his 9 pesos reward from 45 mosquito larvae captured from Mandaluyong, Philippines, as the village begins providing capture as part of anti-dengue campaign on Wednesday, February 19 mosquito bounty for the captured mosquitoes. 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
“There is an alarm,” Senal told the Associated Press. “I found a way.”
Senal said residents will receive a prize in Philippine pesos (only 1 cent) for every five mosquitoes or the mosquito larvae they surrender.
Critics warn that the strategy could backfire if desperate people start breeding mosquitoes for rewards. This is unlikely, as the campaign will be terminated immediately after the case escalates.
A mosquito caught by residents flew to a glass wall of an ultraviolet trap in the city of Mandruyan, Philippines as their village began offering bounty as part of the anti-registration campaign on February 19, 2025 Bounty. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
When the campaign began, about twelve Mosquito hunter Appeared in the country office. Miguel Labag, a 64-year-old scavenger, handed a can with 45 dark mosquito larvae squirming in some water and received a reward of nine pesos (15 cents).
“This is a great help,” Rabag smiled. “I can buy coffee.”
Dengue is Mosquito-borne virus infection Discovered in tropical countries around the world. It can cause joint pain, nausea, vomiting and rash, which in severe cases can lead to respiratory problems, bleeding and organ failure. While there are no specific treatments for the disease, health care that maintains a person’s bodily fluid level is considered crucial.
Miguel Labag shows a container with mosquito larvae that he grabbed outside his house in Mandruyan, Philippines, in pursuit of the anti-registration campaign on February 19, 2025 Part of it, to provide bounty for captured mosquitoes. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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Officials in another village in Quezon City are considering releasing frogs to eat mosquitoes.
Health Minister Teodoro Herbosa said it is crucial to clean up mosquito breeding sites and is crucial for anyone who may be infected seeking immediate medical care. He said the Philippines maintained a low mortality rate despite the increase in dengue infections.
The dengue season begins in June, which may be due to intermittent downpours that stagnate the pool where mosquitoes that cause dengue can breed. – The season is pouring rain.
