Update

This bulletin is being issued for information only. It reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have determined that external assistance from donors is not presently required.

During the first six months of 2010, the Philippines recorded a significant number of dengue cases. According to the Department of Health, some 29,000 cases were reported between 1 January and 10 July 2010, compared to around 22,000 cases during the same period in 2009. In June 2010, PRC national headquarters (NHQ) issued an advisory to its chapters for them to devise community-based dengue prevention activities. The national headquarters also provided chapters with guidelines on dengue preparedness - including mobilizing communities to conduct clean-up campaigns [to destroy mosquito-breeding sites]. The National Society has since stepped up its campaign against dengue.