Panama recommends upping measures to prevent dengue

fever as the rainy season begins.

Elimination of breeding sites should be implemented in homes, schools, workplaces, and the community at large, the Panama Ministry of Health stated.

It is recommended to remove all unused containers that can accumulate water (cans, bottles, tires, etc.).

Health officials report through May 3, a total of 4,877 cumulative cases of dengue, including seven deaths were recorded nationwide.

Officials say that the San Miguelito Region leads the list with 1,188 cases; followed by the Metropolitan Region with 979 cases; North Panama with 560; West Panama with 510; Los Santos with 345; Bocas del Toro with 322; Chiriquí with 260; Veraguas with 145 cases; Colón with 139 cases; East Panama with 104; Herrera with 103; Darién with 102 cases; Coclé with 77; Ngäbe-Buglé region with 39 cases; Kuna Yala remains with 4 cases.

Most cases are reported among the 15-59 age groups.

The Ministry of Health reports that operations to reduce dengue cases are being intensified in all health regions through vector control teams.

At the same time, it urges people to support the elimination of all mosquito breeding sites, both around and inside homes, to prevent the transmission of this disease, Zika, Chikungunya, and any other mosquito-borne disease.

Key measures include removing all unused containers that can collect water (cans, bottles, tires, etc.) and cleaning the house regularly.

The main symptoms of dengue include fever, headache, general malaise, muscle aches, and eye pain. It's very important not to self-medicate.

Dengue is a serious and potentially fatal disease transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.