The Daily Tribune
Dengue cases slightly up but still manageable, says DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 123,291 dengue cases nationwide from January 1 to June 7, but stated that the situation is currently manageable.
The DOH observed an increase in dengue cases among children aged five to nine years, with 27,358 cases recorded in this age group.
Despite a slight increase in cases in recent weeks, the DOH considers the situation manageable, particularly with intensified vector control measures.
Data shows a six percent increase in recorded dengue cases between May 11 to May 24 compared to the previous period.
The DOH also noted a low fatality rate of 0.4 percent, translating to four deaths per 1,000 dengue patients nationwide as of June 7.
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive, the DOH is enhancing its dengue awareness campaign in partnership with the Department of Education to safeguard students in public schools.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
The Department of Health (DOH) is keeping schools and communities on alert for dengue despite a reported six percent increase in cases from May 11 to 24 compared to the previous period.
Read more →
Experts are advocating for enhanced vector control measures as the Philippines currently lacks a dengue vaccine.
Read more →