DOH reports 5% drop in weekly dengue cases but overall increase

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a 5% decline in new dengue cases over the past four weeks but noted an overall increase to more than 43,732 cases by February 15, 2025.

From January 19 to February 15, 2025, the country recorded 15,134 dengue cases, marking a 5 percent decrease from 16,877 cases in the same period last year but still showing a significant increase of 56% compared to the previous year's total.

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa emphasized the importance of daily clean-up drives and vector control measures, urging Filipinos to take collective action against mosquitoes during peak activity hours.

The DOH also issued stronger advisories for parents and caregivers to protect children aged 10 to 14 years old and those between 5 to 9 years old, who are most affected by the outbreak, through measures such as wearing long-sleeved clothes and using mosquito repellents.

Specific regions like Calabarzon, National Capital Region, and Central Luzon account for more than half of all cases nationwide, with Quezon City declaring a dengue outbreak due to 1,769 recorded cases from January 1 to February 14.