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Dengue cases in Cavite rose to 3,379; prompting LGU to impose intensified prevention efforts
Cavite province has recorded 3,379 dengue cases and eight fatalities in the first two months of 2025.
This figure represents a 409% increase compared to the 664 cases reported during the same period last year.
Imus City has the highest number of cases with 501, followed by Bacoor (456), Dasmariñas (416), General Trias (394), and Tanza (335).
The spike in cases in Imus began as early as November last year, with cases more than tripling compared to 2024 levels.
Health officials noted an uptick in dengue cases following a series of typhoons that hit the province last year.
Authorities are now considering declaring a province-wide dengue outbreak.
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