PhilHealth boosts dengue coverage amid outbreak

PhilHealth has increased its coverage for both mild and severe dengue cases in response to rising infections across the country.

Patients hospitalized with severe dengue now receive up to PHP47,000 from PhilHealth, a significant increase from the previous rate of PHP16,000.

For mild dengue cases, coverage has nearly doubled to PHP19,500 from the former limit of PHP10,000.

The DOH reports that nine local government units in Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Metro Manila have already declared a dengue outbreak due to increasing case numbers.

PhilHealth president Edwin Mercado encourages members experiencing symptoms to seek immediate consultation through their Konsulta Package provider at no cost.

Quezon City has recorded 2,021 cases of dengue from January 1 to February 18, marking a 209 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, and declared an outbreak on February 15 after ten deaths, eight involving patients under 17.

Public health officials recommend eliminating mosquito breeding grounds, using insect repellent, and seeking early medical attention to combat the rise in dengue cases.