Do you know someone who’s had dengue in the past? It’s likely that you do. In 2022, there were about 226,497 dengue cases in the Philippines. Despite the prevalence of dengue, it’s a good thing there are easy ways to protect yourself and your family against it:
- Wear the right clothing. Wear light-coloured long sleeves and pants if going outdoors during dusk or dawn (hours that mosquitoes are most active).
- Clean. Clean your gutters regularly to prevent water from accumulating. Dispose of tires or empty items that can act as containers for water.
- Repair. Repair holes in your window screen to stop mosquitoes from entering your house.
Dengue has been overshadowed by other diseases, like COVID-19, but it's still a major threat to Filipinos. The cost of hospital and medical treatment, not to mention lost wages, can be a burden for low-income or single-income families.
Some fast facts about dengue:
- Children aged 5 to 14 are at most risk of getting dengue
- Over 80% of people who die from dengue are under 20
- Cost of treatment in a private hospital: PHP 43,000
- Cost of treatment in a public hospital: PHP 21,900
- Cost of outpatient treatment in the private sector: PHP 9,500
- Cost of outpatient treatment in the public sector: PHP 4,500
Dengue has the potential to rattle your life and your budget. But AIA Med-Assist can give you the peace of mind you need so you’ll never worry if you ever get dengue. You get benefits such as:
- Medical benefit. Only pay the remaining 10% of your medical bill.
- Daily hospitalization income. Get up to P3,000 worth of Daily Hospitalization Income.
- Medical fund. A fund that can help you build your own medical fund.
- Life insurance coverage. In the event of death, beneficiaries will get a lump sum benefit.
- Waiver of premium. This waiver frees you from financial worries.
- AIA Vitality. A science-backed platform that encourages a healthier lifestyle.
To learn more about AIA Med-Assist, sign up on the form below.
