He told us his children that the area was special as it was rich with a variety of wildlife and birdlife. Despite the reduced numbers of sighted wildlife, it is still home to the Kafue Lechwe, Zambia’s national symbol. This wetland is a major Zambian national asset as it is home to important biodiversity and is driving much of the country’s GDP through hydro-power production and agriculture activities.ĭespite its global and national importance, this wetland also locally known as Butwa coincidentally was home to my late father. As a child, it gave my Dad some of his best memories, walking to school and diligently going to look after his family’s livestock. The flats are a wetland of global significance designated as a Ramsar site in 1991. Signs and symptoms of dengue include sudden onset of high fever that may last from two to seven days, joint and muscle pain, weakness, skin rashes and nosebleeding when fever starts to subside.ĭOH advised the public to give sufficient amount of water or rehydrate a dengue suspect and seek early consultation if symptoms of dengue occur.The WWF Zambia team celebrated World Wetlands Day (February 2nd) with our partners in the Lochnivar National Park which is at the heart of the Kafue Flats. “Fighting dengue is as simple as keeping your surroundings clean,” DOH Regional Director Vera, added.ĭengue is an acute viral infection caused by a bite of mosquito infected with any of the four dengue viruses. It calls for a regular weekly clean-up drives in the barangays with the participation of community volunteers.ĪBKD also includes the 4 o’clock cleaning habit, search and destroy mosquito breeding places, and simultaneous backyard clean-up activity. Vera said.įor a sustainable community action, DOH also emphasized the implementation of ABKD to local government units.

“Our success in fighting dengue is determined through the level of our seriousness and commitment to eliminate mosquito breeding places in our area,” DOH Regional Director Ernie V. With these figures, DOH Bicol urges the public to be mindful of 4S Strategy, which stands for “Search and Destroy” mosquito breeding places, “Secure Self Protection” from mosquito bite, “Seek Early Consultation” when signs and symptoms of dengue occur, and “Say Yes to Fogging” as a last resort when there is an impending outbreak. Most dengue victims are aged six to 10 years old.

Camarines Sur has the highest number with 583 followed by Sorsogon, 154 Albay, 142 Camarines Norte 89 Masbate, 73 and Catanduanes, 28.īoth Camarines Sur and Sorsogon reported three deaths due to dengue, while the provinces of Albay, Camarines Norte and Masbate have one case of death. LEGAZPI CITY-The Department of Health (DOH) intensified its campaign for the public to consistently practice the “4S Strategy” and the implementation of “Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue” (ABKD) in the region.įrom January 1 to March 30, 2019, Bicol Region recorded a total of 1,070 dengue cases.

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