Dengue Chikungunya Japanese Encephalitis

Dengue Virus transmitted by Aedes Chikungunya Virus transmitted by Aedes Japanese Encephalitis Virus transmitted
Etiologic agents
aegypti and Aedes albopictus aegypti and Aedes albopictus by Culex tritaeniorhynchus

Age, comorbidity, socio-economic

Age, sex, race, secondary infection, host Age, frequency of travel, pregnancy
Host factors factor, altruistic behaviors (Fred et al.,
response (Hadinegoro, 2012) (Connor & Bunn, 2017)
2018)

• Living near waterbodies such as
watersheds, creeks
• Houses near dumpsites
Environmental factors
• Frequent rainfall
(Su, 2008; Garcia & de las Llagas, 2011)
• Proximity of mosquito breeding
sites to human habitation
• Garbage disposal
(Ballera et al., 2015; Chikungunya Fact
Sheet, 2020)
• Co-habitation of animals and
humans
• increased irrigation
• proximity to rice paddies
(Lopez et al., 2021)

• NS1 Antigen Detection Test • RT-PCR • JEV-specific IgM

• RT-PCR • CHIKV-specific IgM • PRNT
Confirmatory tests
(Dengue | Department of Health (Beltrán-Silva et al., 2018; Chikungunya (Diagnostic Testing | Japanese
Website, n.d.) Fact Sheet, 2020) Encephalitis | CDC, n.d.)
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Endemicity of JE along with current
epidemiologic data on disease burden advocated
Dengue prevalence is still a predicament in the Philippines due to risks of severe
the need for Japanese Encephalitis vaccination in
complications and death. This program is now extended to include prevention and
the Philippines (Department of Health, 2019)
control of other viral Aedes-borne diseases. (AEDES-BORNE VIRAL DISEASES
PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM, n.d.)
Objectives
Objectives
To reduce the disease burden of Japanese
DOH Control Encephalitis in target populations (Department
To reduce the disease burden of dengue, and to contain and prevent transmission
Programs of Health, 2019)
of chikungunya and zika (AEDES-BORNE VIRAL DISEASES PREVENTION AND
CONTROL PROGRAM, n.d.)
Strategies
Strategies
One-time campaign in the primary target
population defined by local epidemiology
Implementation of the 4-S Strategy (Dengue Prevention and Control Program |
followed by incorporation of JE vaccine to the
Department of Health Website, n.d.)
routine childhood immunization program
(Department of Health, 2019)
Gaps and challenges
Lack of human resources for health such as health promotion and education
to prevention and Halted immunization program, vaccine hesitancy
officer, laboratory aide, and statistician
control
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I. Integrated Vector Management Program for Dengue

Dengue is still prevalent in most of the provinces in the Philippines and this is because of the resurgence of pest populations for
dengue vectors such as Aedes sp. Implementing vector control strategies such as IVM for disease carriers can be a good resort for
managing outbreaks.

Objectives: To reduce the incidence of dengue infections in the country and to diminish mosquito populations specifically on
highly prevalent areas in the Philippines.

Strategies: Implementation of chemical, biological, and mechanical control in combination with cultural methods or a tandem of
all measures for the control of vectors of dengue in the country.

II. Improved Sanitation to Control Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is still causing disease burden specifically to people living near farms and farm systems. One of the factors
considered is sanitation control in farms to aid in preventing the transmission and infection of Japanese encephalitis targeting
Proposed programs to
farm workers.
address the gaps,
issues, and challenges
Objectives: To create a localized policy, with the help of LGUs, in the community to improve sanitation of farms and farm systems.

Strategies: Creation of banner programs and implementation of the localized policy in communities to practice proper sanitation
in order to decrease transmission of Japanese encephalitis.

III. Iba Ang May Alam: EduKalidad Para sa Lahat!

Instilment of knowledge of different risks to disease can aid in forming habits which can prevent falling ill. This program aims to
create a well-informed environment for community workers, health practitioners, policy implementers and regulators, as well as
the common people.

Objectives: To create a well-informed environment for community workers, health practitioners, policy implementers and
regulators, as well as the common people by implementing trainings, public briefings, seminars, and other awareness campaigns

Strategies: Capacity building of local workers in the community for the handling and proper management of disease occurrence,
vaccine awareness and transparency, and transmission control.