Manila Bulletin
Nearly 74K dengue cases recorded since January—DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant surge in dengue cases, with 73,909 cases recorded as of July 9, 2022, marking a 96% increase compared to the same period last year.
Regions 3, 7, and the National Capital Region have the highest number of reported dengue cases.
Around 18,000 dengue cases were recorded in the recent period from June 12 to July 9.
At least 11 out of the 17 regions in the country have surpassed the epidemic threshold for dengue in the past four weeks.
As of July, a total of 299 deaths attributed to dengue have been reported nationwide.
The DOH, in collaboration with the DILG and DENR, emphasized that scientific solutions, such as vector control, are essential in addressing the rising dengue cases, discouraging practices like placing frogs and fish in stagnant water.
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