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State of calamity declared in Cavite due to pertussis outbreak
The province of Cavite declared a state of calamity due to a pertussis outbreak, with 36 reported cases and six deaths as of March 25, 2024.
The cities of Bacoor, Trece Martires, and General Trias recorded the highest number of cases.
A resolution was passed approving the declaration of calamity.
The province has allocated P40,000,000 for response efforts.
Nationwide, pertussis cases from January 1 to March 16, 2024, reached 568, a significant increase compared to the same period last year.
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Iloilo City officially declared a state of calamity on March 25, 2024, due to a pertussis outbreak, with the Sangguniang Panlungsod unanimously passing a resolution for the declaration.
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Quezon City declared a pertussis outbreak after recording 23 cases and four infant deaths, aged 22 days to 60 days old, from January 1 to March 20, 2024.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 453 pertussis cases in the first 10 weeks of 2024, a significant surge compared to previous years.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is procuring at least 800,000 vaccine doses, expected to arrive in June through UNICEF, to combat the rising pertussis cases.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 40 child deaths due to pertussis nationwide as of March 16, 2024, marking a significant increase in cases compared to the previous year.
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