Dengue

Dengue is a viral disease that has seen a significant surge in cases across the Philippines, with over 95,000 reported infections from January to April 2025, marking a 75% increase year-over-year. The Department of Health (DOH) is intensifying preventive measures and community involvement to combat the spread, including clean-up drives and educational campaigns, particularly focusing on high-risk areas like Metro Manila. The Philippines will host the Asia Dengue Summit in June to discuss regional strategies for reducing dengue cases and deaths.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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DOH reports slight rise in dengue cases due to rains, urges '4Ts' campaign

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a slight increase in dengue cases in the Philippines for June.
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Takeda withdraws dengue vaccine applications in US and Singapore

Takeda Healthcare Philippines announced on Thursday that it voluntarily withdrew its dengue vaccine applications in the US and Singapore due to requested data collection issues.
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DOH warns of rainy season illnesses, urges precautions

The Department of Health (DOH) issued a renewed warning on Monday about potential rainy season illnesses such as dengue, leptospirosis, influenza-like illness, and waterborne diseases due to ongoing heavy rains and flooding.
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DOH intensifies anti-dengue efforts amid surge

The Department of Health (DOH) is intensifying its efforts against dengue infections as part of Dengue Awareness Month this June, with over 110,000 cases reported nationwide from January to May 10, 2025.
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DOH reports 23% drop in new dengue cases, credits community efforts

The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday that new dengue cases nationwide have decreased by 23 percent from March 16 to 29 compared to the previous period.
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Quezon City dengue cases drop 90% from Feb to April

The Quezon City government reported on Sunday that dengue cases have declined by 90 percent from February to April 2025.
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DOH reports surge in dengue cases: 76,425 from Jan-Mar, up 78%

Dengue cases in the Philippines from January 1 to March 15, 2025, have surged to a total of 76,425, marking an increase of 78% compared to the same period last year.
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DOH urges public to intensify anti-mosquito efforts before rainy season

The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public and local government units to intensify efforts against mosquitoes before the rainy season to prevent a surge in dengue cases.
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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.
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DepEd monitors dengue cases, implements DOH's 5S strategy

The Department of Education (DepEd) is monitoring 124 dengue cases reported in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
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