Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. announced a notable decrease in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in the city following the implementation of preventive measures.

According to data from the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) and the City Health Office (CHO), a rise in HFMD cases was first observed between January 1 and February 10, 2025. The trend began to escalate on January 12, peaking on January 25.

In response to the surge, the CESU and CHO initiated an investigation on January 23. Following this, Mayor Lazatin ordered the immediate disinfection of all public and private schools, as well as daycare centers, on January 24.

Thanks to these swift actions, a downward trend in HFMD cases was noted starting January 26. Though a slight increase was observed on February 3, the number of cases continued to decrease in the following days.

Mayor Lazatin commended the collective efforts of various groups in the city, including the Angeles City Barangay Outreach, led by Michael Lising; the Angeles City Environment and Natural Resources Office, headed by Jenifer Castro; the CHO, led by Dr. Verona Guevarra and supervised by Sanitation Division Chief Alvin Dingal; and the Environmental Management System and Angeles City Traffic Development Office, both headed by Francis Pangilinan. He emphasized the importance of proactive measures in protecting public health.

“Through our continuous disinfection efforts and public awareness campaigns, we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of our community, especially our children,” Mayor Lazatin said.

The city’s initiatives included heightened sanitation protocols at 106 schools—51 public and 55 private—as well as all daycare centers. Additionally, an intensified public information campaign was launched to further curb the spread of HFMD.