Philippine town offers reward for people capturing mosquitoes as dengue rises

A Philippine urban centre is offering a cash reward for mosquitoes to combat a recent spike in dengue cases, with a village chief in central Manila announcing a bounty of one peso for every five mosquitoes or larvae brought in. The programme has drawn ridicule on social media, but local health authorities are supporting the initiative as part of efforts to prevent the spread of dengue in the densely-populated area. Dengue outbreaks have been on the rise nationwide due to seasonal rains, prompting health officials to advise the public on preventive measures such as maintaining cleanliness and destroying mosquito breeding sites.

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