A TOTAL of 1,429 dengue cases are recorded at the City Health Office from January to September this year.
City Health Officer Dr. Rachel Daba-Dilla said there are already 10 deaths caused by dengue reported in the same period of this year.
Also, 15 residents of Misamis Oriental, 12 from Bukidnon province, 1 from Camiguin, and 1 from Oroquieta died due to dengue.
Compared to the same period last year, Dilla said the recorded deaths due to dengue has increased this year, but she however pointed out that the increase is expected based on their projection.
Carmen remains to be the barangay with the highest dengue cases, followed by barangay Lapasan, Kauswagan, Bugo, Balulang, Iponan, Lumbia, Camaman-an, respectively.
Dilla meanwhile urged the public to practice the 4S strategy which includes searching and destroying mosquito breeding places; securing self-protection; seeking early consultation; and supporting fogging and spraying in hot spot places.
"This is everybody's concern, let us be always see to it nga dili magpondo ang tubig in a container as this will be an opportunity for mosquitoes to breed. Let us be alert especially it is now rainy season," she added.