ANAKALUSUGAN party-list Rep. Ray Reyes on Monday underscored the significance of promoting early consultation to help curb the rising cases of dengue.
“It is important to have a proper health-seeking behavior to visit the nearest health facility once you notice symptoms of dengue,” he said.
He cited data from the Department of Health showing the country was logging 51,323 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to May 20, or 30 percent higher than the number of cases reported in the same period in 2022.
He is the vice chairman of the committee on health. He said many diseases, such as dengue, could be easily managed if they are discovered at an early stage.
“This is why we remain focused on providing healthcare access to every Filipino without incurring additional costs,” he stressed.
He filed House Bill No. 430 providing free annual medical checkups for Filipinos designed to establish a program that provides
citizens with free annual check-ups including, but not limited to blood sugar and cholesterol tests.