DOH-NCR WARNS ANEW AS DENGUE CLAIMS SEVEN LIVES

Department of Health – National Capital Region (DOH-NCR) Director Eduardo C. Janairo warns metro residents anew on the dangers of dengue as it has already taken seven lives in the first quarter of the year.

“We have to be reminded that dengue is perennial throughout the year, even during these very hot season, dengue-carrying mosquitoes are still very much present in our surroundings. That is why we must be vigilant and continually conduct cleaning activities inside and outside our homes so as not to be a victim of dengue,” Dr. Janairo warned.

Report from the DOH Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) showed a total of 2,332 cases admitted from January 1 – April 13, 2013 which is 61% lower compared to the same period last year which is 5,948. There were 25 admissions for this week alone.

Most dengue cases are from the cities of Quezon (452), Manila (378), Caloocan (260), Paranaque (150), Pasig (137), Pasay (131), Malabon (119) and Valenzuela (109). Affected ages are from 1 month to 77 years old. Most of those affected are from 15-49 years old at 43%. Majority or 54% were male.

Janairo stated that DOH-NCR is continuously performing anti-dengue operations in areas where there is high prevalence of dengue cases. Spraying and misting activities and also clean up drives are being done on schedule in coordination with the city health office and local government units (LGUs) concerned. Spraying machines, chemicals and health education activities for dengue are also being given by the region.

He added that residents should make the necessary precautions like wearing long sleeves, using repellants, placing mosquito screens on windows and doors to avoid being bitten by dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

“The people should not be afraid of dengue because it can be controlled if not totally eliminated and all we need is the political will to do it. And the best way to do it is to make our surrounding clean and make it a habit to ensure that it is tidy at all times,” Janairo concluded.

Papaya Leaf Juice helps fight Dengue

Papaya leaf juice helps fight DENGUE FEVER – The recipe is quite simple really. The extract of raw papaya leaf helps boost platelets, also known as thrombocytes.

RECIPE:
Two pieces fresh papaya leaves (use only the leafy part, remove the

stalks), wash clean, pound and squeeze out the juice. That should yield approximately 2 tablespoons of bitter juice to be taken as it is. Do not boil or dilute with water. One serving per day is recommended.
Also recommended that you grow your own papaya tree, just in case. Just kidding! But not a bad idea, don’t you think?With the rising number of people catching dengue fever, the demand for papaya leaf juice has soared. The extract of raw papaya leaf helps boost platelets, also known as thrombocytes.Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes and can be fatal. Common symptoms include fever with headache, severe muscle pain, joint pain and rashes on the body. There is no effective medicine for dengue.Traditionally, the juice of papaya leaf has been found to be useful in the treatment of dengue fever. Few recent studies have shown the effect of papaya leaf juice in curing dengue fever. A recent study done on five dengue patients by Indian Institute of Forest Management has shown some interesting observations.

The number of platelets increased in all five patients within 24 hours of drinking the juice, with all patients reporting significant improvement in their health. It seems that this bitter green juice is promising without posing any serious ill-effects. As a result, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies are already formulating papaya leaf extract preparations.

Interestingly, papaya leaf has also been found to possess powerful anti-malarial and anti-cancer properties. Papaya leaf extract has been used in some parts of the world as a prophylactic to prevent malaria in endemic regions. According to research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology published in 2010, doctors and researchers from US and Japan have discovered that enzymes found in papaya leaf have cancer fighting properties and are known to work against cervix, breast, liver, lung and pancreatic cancers. According to the study, papaya leaves are not known to have toxic effects and their consumption does not have side effects. Some doctors are beginning to recommend papaya leaf tea as part of chemotherapy.

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