Mandaue City has activated dengue task forces in all 27 barangays as the local government moves to strengthen prevention efforts ahead of the rainy season and avert a possible rise in cases.
The Mandaue City Council approved a resolution mandating the activation of barangay-level Dengue Task Forces, which are expected to lead monitoring and cleanup drives in communities.
Councilor Raul Kevin Cabahug, author of the resolution, said on June 22, 2026, the measure is aimed at making dengue prevention efforts more proactive instead of reactive.
“That’s why we need to be proactive,” Cabahug said.
He said each barangay already has an existing task force created under a local ordinance, but the resolution reinforces the directive to fully activate and operationalize the groups.
The task forces are primarily composed of barangay health workers who will conduct routine surveillance, identify mosquito breeding sites, and carry out measures to eliminate stagnant water.
They are also expected to help enforce a city ordinance previously passed around 2018 that penalizes property owners who fail to address stagnant water in their premises.
“Pwede i-penalize ang nagpasagad lang sa ilang lugar,” Cabahug said.
Cabahug said the initiative is being pushed ahead of the expected peak of the rainy season in July and August, when dengue transmission typically rises.
“Karon kinahanglan ta mulihok mintras wala pa,” he said, adding that early intervention is key to preventing outbreaks.
He also said the move aligns with the city government’s health priorities under Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano.
Data from the City Health Office showed Mandaue recorded 198 dengue cases from January to June 17, 2026, lower than the 273 cases recorded in the same period in 2025.
The city logged a total of 520 dengue cases in 2025, according to official records.
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