DOH not using bacteria vs. dengue mosquitoes

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–A top official of the Department of Health disclosed that the region doesn’t need the “help” of the wolbachia bacteria which is known to “fight” dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
In a press conference on Wednesday, DOH-3 regional director Leonita Gorgolon said the use of the wolbachia is presently not being promoted by the DoH.
Wolbachia is a bacterium that lives only within insect cells and is passed from one generation to the next through the insect’s eggs. It is present in up to 70 percent of all the different species of insects including some mosquitoes that bite people but not the major mosquito species involved in the transmission of diseases such as dengue and malaria.
Researchers are presently studying if releasing wolbachia-infected mosquitoes could help wipe out dengue-carrying ones.
Gorgolon said that instead of using the wolbachia, she would rather use “Tawa-tawa”, a herb that could cure dengue patients.
Tawa Tawa is a slender-stemmed, multi-branched, hairy plant that grows up to 40 centimetres high all throughout the country. It is abundant in waste places, open grasslands, mountains, and backyards.
Meanwhile, Sto.Tomas Rural Health Unit officer Dr. Irene Canlas urged the community to put used cooking oil and salt in canals which are known as the breeding sites of mosquitoes.
“Sa pamamagitan ng pagbuhos ng used cooking oil at asin mamatay sila at di na makakahinga. Ayaw kasi ng dengue mosquito ang maalat kaya mas advisable ang paggamit nito,” Canlas said.
As of June 1, the number of deaths by dengue in the region has dropped from 10 to only 6, comparing January to June records of 2012 and 2013.
Each of the provinces of the region, except Bulacan, had each recorded one dengue case.
Despite the significant decrease on the recorded dengue cases, the CHD3, however said, they can never be complacent in their battle against the disease.
The regional director attributed the reduction of both deaths and cases caused by dengue to the concerted efforts between the DOH, local government units and the community. ● Marna Dagumboy – Del Rosario
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