City Health office reopens dengue fast lane amidst increasing dengue cases

The Dengue Fast Lane is located in the city’s molecular laboratory within Balayong People’s Park. It is open from Mondays to Fridays from 8am until 5pm.

“Hindi na kailangang pumila kasama ng ibang regular na pasyente sa Bayan Health Center (BHC) ang mga mayroong sintomas ng dengue. Sa halip, maaari na silang dumiretso sa Dengue Fast Lane para sa mas mabilis na atensyon. Dahil malapit ito sa molecular laboratory, agad na makukumpirma kung positibo sa dengue ang pasyente para mabigyan agad ng angkop na gamot at medikal na gabay,” the City Government through the City Information Department said in a statement.

The reopening of Dengue Fast Lane during this rainy season is part of the preparedness measures of the City Health Office through Vector Borne Diseases Prevention and Control Program. During this period, spike in the number of dengue patients is possible. Aside from the immediate medical services to dengue patients, the city government is also intensifying its campaign to prevent the spread of dengue.

“Patuloy na isinusulong ang pagsunod sa 5S Kontra Dengue sa mga barangay at paaralan, gayundin ang estratehiyang Search and Destroy ng mga lugar na maaaring pamugaran ng lamok na nagdadala ng dengue,” the City Information Department said.

Patients with symptoms of dengue who already approached their respective barangay health centers may secure referral form before proceeding to the Dengue Fast Lane, where suspected dengue patients can avail free dengue laboratory test, medical consultation, basic medication.

The dengue cases in Puerto Princesa reached 944 with 5 fatalities based on the Heat Map as of June 2025.

A dengue heat map is a visual representation that uses color-coded systems to show the distribution and intensity of dengue fever cases in a specific area. It helps identify dengue “hotspots” – areas with a higher incidence of dengue fever, which can be crucial for targeted prevention and control efforts.