‘Filaria,’ dokumentaryo ni Kara David (Full Episode) | I-Witness

Summary

The documentary highlights the struggles of Filipino abaca farmers in Libacao, Aklan, who suffer from filariasis, a neglected tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. The disease causes severe swelling, often in the legs or genitals, and primarily affects those working in damp, mosquito-prone areas, like abaca farms. Elderly residents like Lola Florentina, who have lived with the disease for decades, endure isolation and lack of medical care. Despite treatment programs, many resist taking medication, fearing side effects, and the disease continues to affect new generations. The documentary emphasizes the need for education and accessible healthcare in rural communities.

Takeaways

• 🌱 The Philippines is the main global source of abaca, a fiber used to produce rope, paper, and currency.
• 👵 Lola Florentina, a 94-year-old from Barangay Loga, Aklan, suffers from filariasis and is the oldest living member of her family, most of whom have died from the disease.
• 🚶‍♀️ Despite being blind and deaf, Lola Florentina relies on her neighbors for daily support, as her family can’t care for her full-time.
• 💉 Filariasis, a neglected tropical disease in the Philippines, has been affecting rural farming communities for over 100 years.
• 🦟 The disease is transmitted through mosquitoes and causes severe swelling, especially in the legs and genitalia, often leading to lifelong suffering.
• 🏞 Many abaca farmers, like Raymundo and his daughter Elsa, have contracted filariasis but continue their work despite the risk, as it is their main source of income.
• 💊 Despite efforts to distribute free medication to prevent filariasis, many refuse to take it due to side effects or fear, prolonging the spread of the disease.
• 👧 Even children in Aklan are now testing positive for filariasis, showing that the disease isn’t limited to older farmers.
• 🌾 Farmers believe that their work in damp environments, such as abaca fields, contributes to their illness, though doctors explain that mosquitoes are the real culprits.
• 📚 Education and medical access are essential to stopping filariasis, but many remote farming communities remain underserved, making eradication challenging.

Q & A

What is abaca and where does it come from?

Abaca is a type of fiber used to make ropes, paper, and even currency. Almost all abaca in the world comes from the Philippines.

How does abaca production impact families in the Philippines?

Abaca production supports over a thousand families in the Philippines, providing them with a livelihood. However, it also exposes many farmers to health risks like filariasis.

Who is Lola Florentina Duran, and what challenges does she face?

Lola Florentina Duran, 94 years old, is the oldest person in Barangay Loga, Libacao, Aklan. She is blind, deaf, and suffers from filariasis, a disease she has endured for over six decades. Despite her condition, she receives little care, as her only child can visit her only when not working in the abaca fields.

What is filariasis, and how does it affect those in Libacao, Aklan?

Filariasis is a parasitic infection transmitted through mosquito bites, causing severe swelling of limbs and other body parts. Many farmers in Libacao, especially those working in abaca fields, suffer from this disease.

What do the farmers believe causes filariasis, and what is the actual cause?

Many farmers believe filariasis is caused by physical strain and exposure to wet conditions while working with abaca. However, doctors clarify that the disease is caused by mosquitoes, particularly the Aedes species, which carry filaria worms.

Why do some people with filariasis, like Pablito Kokoy, avoid seeking medical help?

Many farmers, like Pablito Kokoy, avoid medical treatment due to the cost and a deep-rooted fear of doctors. Additionally, some believe that their condition is a natural part of their work and accept it as inevitable.

What role do mosquitoes play in spreading filariasis in abaca farming areas?

Mosquitoes breed in water collected in plants such as gabi, banana, and abaca, which are common in abaca farming areas. These mosquitoes transmit filariasis when they bite infected people and then pass the parasites to others.

What are the long-term effects of filariasis, and how does it manifest in people like Raymundo Esto?

Filariasis can cause long-term swelling and deformity in limbs, scrotum, or other body parts. Raymundo Esto, a 77-year-old abaca farmer, has endured severe swelling of his scrotum for over two decades due to the disease.

What challenges prevent the eradication of filariasis in the Philippines?

The eradication of filariasis in the Philippines is hindered by a lack of access to healthcare, reluctance to take medication due to fear of side effects, and the remote locations of affected communities. Cultural beliefs also play a role in accepting the disease as inevitable.

What efforts have been made to combat filariasis, and what are the challenges in implementing them?

In 2001, a filariasis eradication program was launched in the Philippines, distributing free medication to prevent the disease. However, many people refuse to take the medication due to fears of side effects, such as fever and dizziness, making it difficult to completely stop the spread of the disease.

Outlines

00:00

🌾 The Struggles of Abaca Farmers in the Philippines

This paragraph discusses the abaca industry in the Philippines, highlighting how the fiber is used for making ropes, paper, and currency. The industry supports many families, but it also brings suffering, as many workers, like 94-year-old Florentina Duran, have contracted filariasis, a parasitic disease. Florentina has been blind and deaf for years, and her family members who suffered from the disease have passed away. She is left alone with no one to care for her daily, except for occasional visits from her son.

05:01

🦵 Filariasis: A Growing Threat Among Farmers

The paragraph focuses on the spread of filariasis among abaca farmers in the Philippines. The disease is believed to stem from the physical strain of pulling abaca fibers and working in wet conditions. Many residents of Libacao, Aklan, suffer from the disease, including Porio, whose scrotum has swollen due to the illness. Others, like Porio’s brother, also suffer from similar conditions. Despite this, many farmers do not seek medical help due to fear or lack of money, and it has become a common, yet tragic aspect of their lives.

10:01

🐜 The Mosquito-Borne Filariasis Disease

Doctors explain that filariasis is caused by mosquitoes, specifically those that breed in plants like gabi, banana, and abaca. The mosquitoes thrive in water collected in the plants’ branches, and once they bite a human, they can transmit filaria worms that live in the human lymphatic system. The disease remains hidden for years, and its symptoms only appear when the worms die and block lymph nodes, causing severe swelling. Although no longer infectious, victims like Pablito and Florentina suffer from permanent deformities.

15:02

🏞️ The Life of Abaca Farmers Amidst Disease

The focus shifts to Raymundo Esto, a 77-year-old abaca farmer who has been dealing with filariasis for two decades. The disease started in his legs and spread throughout his body, making it difficult for him to continue working. His daughter Elsa, who now takes over the abaca harvesting, has also tested positive for filariasis. Despite knowing the risks, the family has no choice but to continue working with abaca to survive, accepting the disease as a part of their livelihood.

20:03

🌍 Filariasis: An Ongoing Battle in Rural Communities

The paragraph addresses the global effort led by the World Health Organization to eradicate filariasis by 2020. However, challenges remain in the Philippines, where remote communities are still affected. A concerning revelation in Libacao, Aklan, is that even children, as young as nine years old, are now testing positive for the disease, despite not working directly with abaca. This highlights the continuing transmission of the disease, potentially through mosquito bites in affected areas.

25:03

📚 The Need for Education and Medical Access

The final paragraph emphasizes the importance of education and healthcare to combat filariasis. It highlights how abaca farmers and their families have accepted the disease as part of life, but it stresses that with proper medical intervention and awareness, the disease can be prevented. The government’s mass drug administration campaigns are hindered by people’s reluctance to take medicine, fearing side effects. The documentary underscores the need for equal access to health services to eradicate the disease and protect the most vulnerable populations.

Keywords

💡Abaca

Abaca is a type of fiber used in making ropes, paper, and even currency. In the video, it plays a crucial role in the lives of families in Libacao, Aklan, where many depend on abaca farming for their livelihood. The film highlights how the cultivation of this crop contributes to the economic stability of the region but also exposes workers to health risks, such as filariasis.

💡Filariasis

Filariasis is a parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitoes that causes severe swelling in parts of the body, such as legs and genitals. In the video, several residents of Libacao, including Lola Florentina, suffer from this neglected tropical disease, which they believe is linked to their work in abaca farming. The documentary discusses how this illness affects the community, especially those working in the abaca industry.

💡Neglected Tropical Diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of infectious diseases that predominantly affect impoverished communities. Filariasis is classified as one of these NTDs. The video emphasizes how, despite its long-standing presence in the Philippines, filariasis has not received the attention and resources necessary for eradication, largely because it affects poor and rural populations like those in Libacao.

💡Lola Florentina

Lola Florentina is a 94-year-old woman from Libacao, Aklan, who suffers from filariasis. She represents the elderly and impoverished members of the community who, after years of working in abaca farming, are left disabled and without access to medical care. Her story highlights the personal and long-lasting effects of filariasis on individuals and their families.

💡Mosquito

Mosquitoes, specifically those belonging to the Aedes family, are the vectors responsible for transmitting filariasis. The documentary explains how these mosquitoes breed in areas surrounding abaca plants, such as standing water found between the branches. The community’s belief that abaca farming leads to filariasis is partially true, as their exposure to mosquitoes increases in these farming environments.

💡Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is the part of the human body that filariasis attacks, causing blockages and swelling. In the video, the swollen legs, scrotum, and other body parts of those infected are the direct result of filaria worms clogging the lymph nodes. This leads to permanent physical deformities, which are seen as inevitable in the farming community.

💡Health Care Access

Health care access is a major issue in the documentary, as many residents of Libacao, including those suffering from filariasis, do not have the means to regularly visit doctors or hospitals. The video shows that people like Lola Florentina often rely on home remedies and endure their suffering, lacking both financial resources and access to proper medical treatment.

💡Stigma

Stigma refers to the social shame associated with having filariasis, which causes visible physical deformities. Many individuals in the documentary, like Pablito Kokoy, feel embarrassed about their condition and avoid going to town or seeking medical care. This stigma prevents some people from getting treatment, worsening their condition and further isolating them.

💡Eradication Program

The eradication program mentioned in the documentary refers to the government's attempt to eliminate filariasis by distributing free medicine in affected areas. However, many people in the community resist taking the medication due to fear of side effects, such as fever and dizziness, or a belief that they do not need it. This resistance complicates efforts to stop the spread of the disease.

💡Generational Transmission

Generational transmission in the context of the video refers to how filariasis is passed down through families, not genetically but through continuous exposure to the same environmental conditions. For example, the video shows how the children of abaca farmers, like Elsa and her father Raymundo, inherit both the profession and the associated health risks, including filariasis.

Highlights

The Philippines is the largest supplier of abaca, a fiber used for making ropes, paper, and even money.

Over 3,000 families in the Philippines rely on abaca farming for their livelihood, despite the health risks associated with it.

Lola Florentina Duran, a 94-year-old resident of Libacao, Aklan, suffers from filariasis, a neglected tropical disease, which has caused her lifelong suffering.

Filariasis, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, affects many residents in abaca farming communities, causing swelling in various body parts, such as legs and genitals.

Despite being blind and unable to walk properly, Lola Florentina still visits neighbors daily, as she has no one to care for her regularly.

Lola Florentina has lived with filariasis for over six decades, letting her condition worsen due to a lack of medical attention.

Filariasis was first discovered in the Philippines more than 100 years ago and continues to affect residents in rural areas.

Another case, Pablito Kokoy, who suffers from severe swelling in his scrotum, believes his condition started 10 years ago due to his work in abaca farming.

The residents of Libacao believe that their swelling (pasma) is caused by overexertion while harvesting abaca, a misconception debunked by doctors.

Medical experts explain that filariasis is caused by female mosquitoes from the Culex family that thrive in abaca plants, gabi, and banana trees.

The disease is passed to humans when mosquitoes carrying the filarial worms bite them, causing worms to block the lymphatic system over time.

Many residents avoid taking the free medication provided by the government for fear of side effects like dizziness and fever.

While older residents are severely affected, the disease also impacts younger generations, with cases detected in children as young as nine years old.

World Health Organization aims to eradicate filariasis globally by 2020, but the challenge remains in educating and reaching rural communities.

Many in rural farming communities believe that filariasis is a natural part of their lives, accepting it as a consequence of their livelihood.

Transcripts

[Musika]

sa Pilipinas nanggagaling ang halos

lahat ng abaka sa buong

mundo Isang uri ito ng hibla na

ginagamit sa paggawa ng lubid papel at

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pera sa abaka umaasa ang mahigit Dal lib

pamilya sa

bansa pero ang puno na nagbibigay

kabuhayan sa

tao nagdudulot din pala ng habang buhay

na

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kalbaryo sa edad na 94 si lola

florentina Duran ang pinakamatanda sa

Barangay loga libacao

Aklan bulag bingi at may sakit na

filariasis

namanay ako pa ng ng pailaw isang adw

pailaw

manik kapal

na kahaponan nagb

kilog nung nagtatrabaho ka saka ka

nagkaroon ng sakit Oo a may uma si

tulad ng maraming pamilya sa libacao sa

pagsasaka at pag-aa umaasa noon sina

Lola florentina hindi lang siyaang may

ganitong sakit sa kanilang pamilya yung

kapatid niya ganyan man kaya lang Patay

na Oo k niya namatay sa na may ganyan

din Ewan ko kung malaki rin ng pa ng

kapatid niya ano pag na

saoang hanggang t

maga pumanaw na ang lahat ng kaanak ni

lola florentina Siya na lang ang naiwang

buhay liban sa isang anak na bumibisita

sa kanya kapag walang trabaho sa

abacahan kaya araw-araw kahit bulag at

hirap sa paglalakad nagbabahay-bahay ang

matanda para manghingi sa mga

kapitbahay kasi hindi na na yung anak

ni

nagam nisa

so wala pong nagaalaga talaga sa kanya

araw-araw wala wala p nandoon siya Kahit

mamatay siya magkasakit siya walang

mag-alaga sa kanya wala namang mag ano

magserbisyo sa kanya Kahit mamatay siya

sa bahay na yan Walang tao

diyan bago namin malaman kung may tao na

makadaan at patay na yan na wala

na mahigit anim na Dekada ng iniinda ni

lola florentina ang kanyang sakit sa

loob ng maraming taon Hinayaan na lang

niyang lumaki ang kanyang paa nang di

natitignan ng doktor kaya kung anu-ano

na lang ang kanyang ipinapahid at

iniinom ah Pag masakit ang katawan sa

buong katawan ito lang ang gamot na

ginagamit mo para siyang menthol parang

balm mentholated

balm maanghang yun e Ah yung ano mas

parang sa lumpas no yung umiinit

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Ahay ang filariasis ay isang sakit na

mahigit 100 taon na ang tanda sa

Pilipinas kabilang ito sa mga tinatawag

na neglected tropical diseases dahil

kumpara sa mga bagong sakit hindi na ito

napagtutuunan ng pansin dahil sa sobrang

katandaan 18 anyos lamang si lola

florentina n matuklasan ang filariasis

sa Pilipinas Pero kung Akala ng iba

sakit lamang ito ng sinauna hindi

natatapos kay lola florentina ang

kasaysayan ng sakit na ito

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matagal na ring iniinda ni porio ang

sakit na filariasis pero kung si lola

florentina binti ang lumaki sa kaso ni

Poro naa ang kanyang bayag Ano po ang

edad ninyo nung nagsimula po

yan 10 years na

daw Saan nak

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bakit paan

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bakit parang

napasma Gan

ba karamihan sa mga positibo sa

filariasis ay mga magsasaka ng

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abaka paniwala nila napupuwersa raw kasi

ang kanilang katawan sa tuwing hinihila

nila ang puno para lumabas ang

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hibla at dahil basa raw ang kanilang

tinatapakan madali raw silang napapasma

na siya umanong nagdudulot ng

pamamaga hindi bilang isa kundi halos

100 residente ng libacao positibo sa

filariasis Karamihan sa kanila

nagtatrabaho sa

abaca Ba't po kayo hindi

makatayo gabi kaya ah sumasakit ng

malakas ah sumasakit dito lang Pati ba

dito sumasakit

din hawak k amat dito sumasakit din saka

dito Saan niyo kaya nakuha niyan

saak

Kayas dito n Kum sa itlog

ah tulad ni porio naniniwala rin si

lutero na pasma ang dahilan ng kanyang

pagkakasakit bahagi raw talaga ito ng

kanilang trabaho katunayan pati ang

kanyang kapatid may ganito ring

karamdaman ng ayan Oo nga kapatid niyo

po yung si lotero ah mag kampon

magkapatid kayo Kailan po ninyo nakuha

yung ganyan yung malaki buhay di sa mo

gin sa mo sa kirig yan Ma'am sa abaka sa

abaka Ah talaga bakit Paano po k sa tub

siguro nagpunta ka sa doktor wa Ay

bakit nahadlok nahadlok ka sa doktor

Bakit malibog ah walang

Bukod sa walang pera ayon kay jose

normal na raw sa kanilang mga magsasaka

ang magkaroon ng ganitong sakit marami

nga raw sa kanilang mga ninuno may

filariasis din tiyo ko ang tiyo ninyo sa

manika o sa manika a bahay may anang

itlog ng mas malaki pa diyan Gaano

kalaki Maam kaog parang isang Niog Oo ah

talaga

bihira ng magtungo sa bayan si pablito

Kokoy Nahihiya kasi siya sa kanyang

sakit Masyado na rin daw itong mabigat

hirap na siyang magtrabaho kaya ang

trabahong pabaka ipinamana na niya sa

kanyang

anak Hindi po kayo nahadlok na baka yung

anak ninyo magkaroon din ng

G w at mga pangita wam at mga produktong

iba Oo malayo sa bayan ang bahay ni

pablito kaya bihira siyang makapunta sa

mga health center at ospital Hindi na

siya umaasang gagaling pa siya sa sakit

na ito Ilan po ang mga kamag-anak ninyo

na meron na ring ganyan nilog pa to sa

manika mga sakit at mga itlog ay ganon

Mga ilan po sila mga s ganyan mm Sarang

sarang pa ah Mas marami pa sa 10u mm

tulad ng ibang tag libacao natutunan na

raw nilang tanggapin ang sakit na

filariasis isang di maiiwasang sakit na

dulot daw ng kanilang

kabuhayan pero ayon sa mga doktor mali

ang ganitong pag-iisip Actually po ang

ang dahilan po lang ng pilaris ay lamok

po lamok lamok po ito na babaeng lamok

Oo kasi sa lahat mga lamok babae lang po

ang nangangagat na lamok Okay Okay so

ang pangalan po ng lamok nito belongs to

aes family which is ang ang kanilang

pangalan pilos po okay Okay so ito po

ang characteristic po ng pilos ito po ay

usually nakatira sa mga

abaka ang lymphatic filariasis ay isang

impeksyon na dulot ng isang maliit at

ginulat na kung tawagin

filaria ang bulating ito ay naipapasa sa

tao sa pamamagitan ng isang uri ng lamok

ayon sa mga doktor May tatlong klase ng

halaman daw dito sa Pilipinas na

paboritong pamugaran ng mga lamok na

nagdadala ng filaria ito yung Gabi

Saging at saka abaka nag-iipon kasi sila

ng tubig ngayon Mainit ang panahon

iisipin mo walang tubig Itong mga punong

ito Pero pag Tingnan mo yung pagitan ng

kanilang mga branches May makikita kang

ah tubig sa loob naweng panglan ng mga

lamok kapag nakagat ng lamok naes pilos

ang isang taong positibo sa filaria

papasok ang bulate sa loob ng

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lamok at kapag kumagat ito ng iba pang

tao maipapasa nito Ang

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sakit sa loob ng ating katawan posibleng

mangitlog at dumami ang mga bulateng

filaria sa simula wala kang mapapansing

anumang pisikal na Sintomas tahimik

kasing nagpaparami ang mga bulate sa

loob ng ilang

taon lalabas lamang ang sintomas ng

sakit Makalipas ang 10 taon kapag

namatay na ang mga bulate maiipon at

babara kasi ito sa mga lymph nodes o

kulani ng

tao ito ang magdudulot ng pamamaga at

paglaki ng ilang bahagi ng katawan tulad

ng binti bayag at

suso ayon sa mga doktor dahil patay na

ang mga bulate sa kanilang katawan hindi

na nakakahawa ang mga tulad nina pablito

at lola

florentina ang problema permanente na

ang ganitong

kondisyon according toh po Mayon po

kaming Successful na total operation mm

Ah hindi lang po ito p sa province ng

Aklan pero meron pero po itong sa sa paa

mukhang wala po so sabi naman ng mga may

deformity Okay na lang na malaki yung

paa ko Kaya putulin yung paa ko wala

mang pag-asa ang mga tulad nina Lola

florentina May pag-asa pang agapan at

maiwasan na kumalat ang filariasis may

gamot na kasi laban sa sakit na

ito noong 2001 nagsagawa ng filariasis

eradication program sa Pilipinas

namahagi ng libreng gamot para sa mga

taong posibleng apektado ang problema

dito ma'am ayaw nilang uminom ng gamot

sa Pilar dahil yung iba sabi nila

nagkasakit lalo sila at saka kung uminom

nahihilo nilalagnat at saka na parang

nanghina Mabuti pa daw hindi na lang

sila uminom kasi wala pa silang sakit

pag uminom nagkasakit at kung pipilitin

namin sila Ma'am sabi nila kung mamatay

daw sila kami ang bahala sa buhay

nila dahil hindi lahat sumusunod sa

pag-inom ng gamot nananatiling buhay ang

bulate sa dugo ng ilang tao at patuloy

itong

kumakalat ngayon hindi na lang mga

magsasaka ng abaka ang naapektuhan kundi

pati na rin ang kanilang mga anak

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sa mga bulubunduking lugar karaniwang

matatagpuan ang mga puno ng

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abaka papunta tayo doon sa lugar kung

saan kumukuha ng abaka sina tatayo saka

si Elsa makikita niyo naman dito pa lang

sa simula masukal na maraming

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abaka mahigit L taon ng naga abaka si

Raymundo esto 77 years

old abaka ang bumuhay sa kanyang

pamilya kaya abaka rin ang pamana niya

sa kanyang anak na si

pero hindi lang kabuhayan ang ipinamana

ng ama sa kanyang

anak kundi pati ang sakit na filariasis

ito yung abahan nina tatay Raymundo at

ate Elsa medyo masukal na dito sa lugar

na to talagang napaliligiran siya ng mga

abaka tapos very damp yung lupa pa at

medyo malamig at Madilim dito sa lugar

na to Ito yung paboritong pamugaran ng

mga

lamok dalawang Dekada ng iniinda ni

tatay Raymundo ang pamamaga sa kanyang

bayag dulot ng filariasis

ano ako nagaedad ako 50 anyos mm na

daramdaman ko nga nagsakit e

ak katawan MM MM tapos Saan po masakit

mag ano ako yung ano na tapakan akong

ano gapin doon sa lupa Oo yung tinapakan

ko h nagbasa Ah so nagsimula ang sakit

dito sa paa tapos umakyat umakyat

umakyat sa aking katawan ah

dito

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nagl masipag si tatay

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Raymundo Kumikita siya ng piso kada

linggo mula sa abaka

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pero simula ng si

magkasakit humina ang kanyang katawan

kaya kailangan ng Ipasa ang kabuhayan sa

mga

anak Bakit po kayo nagtatrabaho at

magaka dito usually mga lalaki lang ang

gumagawa niyan mahirap kung lalaki ay

ano pangili ng bigas ag tanan ng ano

sa

Mangan kaya kung isa lang ano sa pagigin

abak ka mm eh pero ang sabi po nila Ang

Ang sakit daw na iyan nakukuha daw sa

pag-aabot

natatakot Si Elsa ang humalili sa

trabaho ng pag-aabala

ang problema nung nakaraang taon

natuklasan ni els positibo rin siya sa

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filar batid ni tatay Raymundo na pabaka

ang nagdulot ng sakit sa kanilang

mag-ama pero wala silang balak tumigil

sa trabahong ito Mas mabuti na raw

magkasakit kaya mamatay sa

gutom nadl

kam k makay pagtaho

tiis

kami pangita sa tao parang mabuhi

kami buong araw nagtrabaho ang mag-ama

para makaipon ng sapat na abaka na

kanilang

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ibebenta masukal madilim at pirmeng basa

ang lugar kung saan nagaka sina

Elsa hindi nakapagtatakang pamugaran

nito ng lamok ng Pilar marami po bang

lamok dito marami ha marami marami lalo

na sa anong oras maghapon pagdating ng

hapon mag 4:00 Oo dami ng lamok Mar L

paros puno-puno na day ang ano mo tiil

ka ano mag anuhan lamok Oo puro lamok

talaga ab ano pang ano paasa uyahon kung

mo anuhan kung may may sumbrero ka iano

mo para ha saong pang pang ano sa imong

mga likod daming

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lamok ikad iba Actually po ah nocturnal

feeder po itong klaseng lamok na tob So

ibig sabihin po sa gabi po siya

nangangagat at sabi po ng studies ang

active na biting time nila is in between

10 to 12 PM po So kung saan po yung

natutulog na yung mga tao doun po siya

talaga active na na nangangagat sa gabi

po siya kaya pagdating ng hapon matapos

ang buong araw na

pagtatrabaho nagyaya na akong bumaba ng

bundok Sige Isa ka ito na lang po ako na

Ayokong abutan ng dilim sa

abakan pero hindi sumama si Elsa maiiwan

po kayo dito Opo ha Bakit po kasi

mag-aba ka pa Oo magaba pa mag-aba ka pa

o sige eh kami aalis na kami Nay ha sig

poan Oo sige po Tay una na po

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kayo sa mga pamilya na isang kahig isang

tuka Minsan kailangan magsugal ng

kalusugan para kumita ng ilang da

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matubang sugpuin sakit na filariasis

layunin ng World Health Organization na

pagdating ng 2020 wala filariasis sa

buong

mundo pero paano ito kakayanin ng

Pilipinas kung hanggang ngayon may mga

komunidad pa rin na hindi naot ng

edukasyon at serbisyo medal

sa buong Pilipinas anim na probinsya pa

ang may filariasis

ang masaklap nitong taon lamang

natuklasan sa libacao Aklan na hindi na

lang matatandang Magsasaka ang

tinatamaan ng sakit na ito kundi pati na

rin ang mga bata base sa huli naming

data yung mga pinakabata pong nakunan

namin ng dugo na nagpositive is 9 years

old po at malungkot po yun kasi iniisip

namin Paano po siya nagkaroon ng ganong

sakit kung hindi naman po siya talaga

active doon sa involvement sa abaka may

abacahan Opo posible talag estudyante sa

kolehiyo si camil hindi siya

nag-aabala nung sinabi nila na positive

ka anong reaksyon mo Syempre medyo

naapektuhan din kasi yung ano side

effect kasi ng ano ng Pilar yasis yung

lalaki ngga katawan kam Oo Oo pero wala

ka namang ganung naranasan Wala naman po

sa awa ng Diyos wala naman wala Nam Oo

pero sabi nila kasi after 15 years doon

yung effect ng ano pag may filariasis ka

doon na makikita yung effect at sa

tingin mo saan mo nakuha yung sakit

maybe kay Tatay kasi nagtatrabaho si

tatay sa abaka mm yung naisip ko baka

nag-transfer lang sa akin pero ang sabi

nila kasi daw nakukuha daw yun sa kagat

ng lamok Opo nga nagpupunta ka ba d sa

mga lugar na malamok or sa totoo lang po

yung abaka kasi diyan sa baba k mo yan

dami Nain ganyan umiinom na ng gamot

laban sa filaria si Camille araw-araw sa

loob ng dalawang linggo kailangan niyang

ubusin ang tatlong tabletang pampatay ng

bulate malaki ang pag-asang gagaling

siya sa sakit na ito

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Bahagi na ng buhay ng mga taga-aklan ng

abaka tanggap na nilang pinamumugaran ng

lamok ang mga

ito pero hindi kailangan tanggapin na

bahagi ng kanilang kabuhayan ang sakit

na filariasis

maaaring pagsabayin ng pagsasaka at

pag-iwas sa

sakit pero para magawa ito kailangan ng

edukasyon at pagbabago ng lumang

kaisipan kailangan lahat maabot ng

serbisyo medical the only way to stop

This is to take that m drug

administration dapat po 60 to 85% of the

total population within 2 to si 2 years

old and Above should take that Med ang

problema po May ilang tao na hindi po

sumusunod non at ang implikasyon po niya

siya po kung sakali p meron siya ang

transmission po hindi po mawawala

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may minsang nakapagsabi Kung nais mong

malaman ng budhi ng isang

lipunan Tingan mo kung paano niya

tinatrato ang pinakamahihirap na

mamamayan ang ay isang sakit na

kadalasan mga mahihirap na sektor lamang

ang tinatamaan mga komunidad na malayo

sa ospital at serbisyo medikal mga lugar

na salat sa impormasyon at

edukasyon masusugpo ang anumang sakit

kung pantay ang pagkalinga natin sa

bawat

mamamayan walang mayaman walang Mahirap

malayo man o mahirap puntahan

Walang dapat

mawan sila ang nagsasaka ng isa sa

pinakamahalagang produkto ng

bansa marapat lamang na pagtuunan natin

ng pansin ang kalbaryong kanilang

kinahaharap

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Ako po si David Ato Ang

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