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Dengue cases down 7% in early Feb, but DOH warns against complacency
The Department of Health (DOH) announced a 7% decrease in dengue cases over the past two weeks, with 14,460 recorded from January 26 to February 8.
Despite this recent drop, the total number of dengue cases from January 1 to February 22, 2025, is still 64% higher than in the same period last year, reaching 52,008.
The regions with the highest number of dengue cases are Calabarzon, the National Capital Region, and Central Luzon.
The DOH noted that the dengue case fatality rate has decreased to 0.36% this year, down from 0.43% last year, possibly due to earlier diagnosis and quicker patient response.
With 56% of the total cases involving children aged 14 and below, the DOH is urging parents and guardians to take preventative measures like using long sleeves, insect repellents, and mosquito nets, and avoiding mosquito-prone areas.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported a five percent decrease in new dengue cases nationwide, attributed to increased public awareness, clean-up drives, and misting in hotspot areas.
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Calabarzon leads the Philippines in dengue cases with 10,759 recorded as of February 22, 2025.
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Valenzuela City has seen a 96 percent decrease in dengue cases compared to the same period last year.
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Cavite province has recorded 3,379 dengue cases and eight fatalities in the first two months of 2025.
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The Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) is promoting the use of 'fast lanes' in hospitals to address the increasing number of dengue cases in the region.
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