Northern Samar Dengue Cases Double, Governor Orders Intensified Control Measures
Dengue fever cases in Northern Samar, Philippines, have more than doubled to 966 compared to the same period last year. Governor Harris Ongchuan has ordered intensified surveillance, mosquito control operations, and public awareness campaigns to curb further infections.
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