Quezon City reports 12 dengue deaths, 3,234 cases; early care crucial

The Quezon City government reported 12 dengue-related deaths from January 1 to March 5, 2025, marking a 500% increase compared to the same period last year.

As of Wednesday, the total number of dengue cases in Quezon City has risen to 3,234, representing a 298% increase from 857 cases recorded during the same period last year.

The latest fatality was an eight-year-old girl from Barangay Pasong Tamo who developed symptoms on February 22 but did not seek medical help until four days later, leading to her hospitalization and eventual death on February 28 at the Philippine Children's Medical Center.

Health officials noted that delayed medical intervention is a key factor contributing to severe dengue cases and fatalities, with nearly 1,000 patients delaying treatment beyond three days before seeking care.

Early medical care remains crucial for improving recovery chances and reducing hospital strain; since declaring a dengue outbreak on February 15, the average delay in hospital admission has decreased from 3.47 to 2.73 days.