Manila Logs Over 4,000 Dengue Cases, Health Officials Urge Vigilance
Manila has recorded 4,769 dengue fever cases from January 1 to November 9. Manila City alone reported 35 new cases on November 9, prompting health officials to urge residents to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
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