There are some provinces in the country that were already declared with dengue outbreak. With thousands of dengue cases and reported deaths, every year the country is experiencing this outbreak problem. And yet people still don’t know what dengue is all about. I remember when I was still holding dengue program in our place,  our Mayor called my attention and let me explain why there’s a sudden increase of dengue cases in our city. I explained that it’s the result of our disease information dissemination and campaign. Many people were aware of the disease. Thus, even with slight suspicion they already bring the person to the nearest health center and hospital for check ups. Thus, increasing the numbers of cases in our place occur. The good news is it did not translate to mortality or death.

Its hard to get sick now a days. You’re lucky if you have health savings account but if not, what will you do? An Ounce of prevention is still better than a pound of cure.