Quezon City reports 6,872 dengue cases, 155% increase from last year

Quezon City has reported nearly 7,000 cases of dengue this year, marking a significant 155% increase from the same period last year with 23 deaths recorded.

As of August 17, 2025, Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) documented 6,872 cases, with children under ten years old accounting for almost half at 3,407 cases.

Adolescents and young adults aged 11 to 20 had 1,957 cases, while individuals aged 21 to 30 logged 750 cases, and those over 31 reported 758 cases.

The Department of Health (DOH) warned about a potential surge in rainy season illnesses due to persistent rains and flooding caused by tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong, as well as the Southwest Monsoon.

Health authorities advised the public to take preventive measures such as keeping surroundings clean, using insect repellents, and seeking early medical consultation if symptoms like fever or rashes appear.

The Quezon City government emphasized the importance of strengthening immunity through proper nutrition and hydration to combat dengue.