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Barangay Offers Cash for Mosquitoes to Fight Dengue

2/19/2025

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In a bold move to combat the surge of dengue fever, Barangay Addition Hills in the Philippines is offering a reward of one peso for every five mosquitoes caught. This initiative, championed by village chief Carlito Cernal, comes in the wake of two tragic student deaths from the disease, aiming to enhance health efforts in the crowded community.

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In a bold move to combat the surge of dengue fever, Barangay Addition Hills in the Philippines is offering a reward of one peso for every five mosquitoes caught. This initiative, championed by village chief Carlito Cernal, comes in the wake of two tragic student deaths from the disease, aiming to enhance health efforts in the crowded community.