DOH Logs over 7,400 Dengue Cases in January, 71% Lower than 2025 Record
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DOH logs over 7,400 dengue cases in January, 71% lower than 2025 record
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) logged more than 7,400 cases of dengue in January, significantly fewer than the over 25,000 cases during the same period last year. According to the DOH, a total of 7,471 dengue cases were recorded from January 4-24, 2026. The agency noted that this figure is 71 percent lower than the 25,652 cases from last year. “From the same period last year, we logged 25,652 dengue cases in the country, wh…
DOH warns of dengue surge in storm-hit areas
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday warned that vector-borne diseases, particularly dengue, may rise in areas affected by Tropical Depression Basyang.In a radio interview, the DOH reported 7,471 dengue cases recorded from January 4 to 24, 2026, compared with 25,652 cases during the same period last year—a 71 percent decrease.Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said dengue cases tend to rise during the rainy season.“Dengue is …
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the decrease in dengue cases in the country last month. Based on DOH records, only 7,471 dengue cases were recorded from January 4 to January 24, 2026. This is lower than the 25,652 cases recorded during the same period in 2025. Despite this, the DOH once again reminded the public to keep the environment clean to prevent the increase in dengue cases. The post Dengue cases in the country, down this January…
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