Gov. Edgar Chatto is more serious about the Boholanos’ awareness on dengue by launching this Friday afternoon a province-wide massive clean-up against the disease that has already killed eight this year.
The governor, whose own younger sister died of the dreaded mosquito-borne ailment some 40 years ago, urged all sectors to conduct simultaneous clean-ups in “appropriate areas of their choice” during the launching of the Bohol Clean-up Versus Dengue and Other Diseases from 1:30 in the afternoon to 6:00 in the evening on Friday.
“The life you save may be that of your loved one,” Chatto said in his memo-circular “call(ing) for unity in the combat against dengue.”
The governor likewise urged the cellphone owners/holders to spread this text message: “Save Lives…Join the Bohol Clean-up Versus Dengue and Other Diseases.”
By texting alone, one can become a contagious agent of dengue eradication, which is hoped to be gradual yet dramatic, if not abrupt.
Chatto called on the members of the cross-section of the Boholano community to “unite and do” their parts as citizens who have social responsibilities for the well-being of their fellows.
The simultaneous massive clean-ups province-wide will mobilize the officials and workers of the provincial, city, municipal and barangay governments, national agencies, both public and private schools, NGOs, POs, civic clubs, business community, religious sector, etcetera.
Dengue cases have been rising in alarming rate in certain areas in Tagbilaran, now the region’s second “dengue city,” and are feared to even more than double the number last year.
Health authorities have been calling for a strong adherence to the so-called “4S” against dengue---search and destroy, self-protection measures, seek early consultation, and say “No” to indiscriminate fogging.
The following are recommended activities for the search and destruction of mosquito breeding places during the massive-clean-up:
a) Cleaning of all possible breeding places such as flower vases, dish drainers, old tires, roof gutters and used cans where stagnant water can pool or accumulate;
b) Cleaning of banana plants and their premises from dried leaves, etc.;
c) Covering of water receptacles like drums, jars, etc.; and
d) Observance of proper environmental sanitation.
Meanwhile, Boholanos have found the visit of the image of the Our Lady of Fatima in this province starting yesterday a “gracious time” for her intervention in delivering the people from dengue and other ills.
The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will stay in selected churches in Bohol until Friday afternoon, which is timely for the Boholanos to do their mortal way thru the massive clean-up saving more lives from the perils of dengue. (Ven rebo Arigo)
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