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Cebu City dengue response hampered by lack of working spray machines
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Cebu City's dengue response is facing an equipment gap, with only one of four rechargeable spray machines provided by the Department of Health (DOH) still fully functional.
The city has recorded 17 dengue deaths from January through August 2026, prompting the Cebu City Health Department (CHD) to seek additional funding for dengue prevention and control supplies, equipment, and medicines.
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- The City Council's decision on the CHD's request for additional funding
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The effectiveness of Cebu City's dengue response and prevention efforts
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- Sep 10Inquirer.net (PH): Cebu City dengue response hampered by lack of working spray machines with one of 4 of them still fully functional.
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