DOH expecting a big dengue outbreak in 2025

DOH expecting a big dengue outbreak in 2025

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Wednesday that the Philippines may face a dengue outbreak this year as cases continue to increase even by as much as 78% than last year.

Philippines sees 73% surge in dengue cases this quarter

The Health Department of the Philippines has reported a staggering 73 percent rise in dengue cases during the first quarter of 2025, contributing to an outbreak that the World Health Organization estimates has resulted in nearly a million suspected cases worldwide.

COMMUNICATE The serotypes 2 and 3 circulate in the entity, fundamental to continue with the preventive measures Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., April 2, 2025.- Health Services of Oaxaca (SSO) recommends the use of natural repellents as an effective measure to prevent the bite of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, main transmitter of dengue. The institution details the elaboration of the repellent at home, which consists of mixing in a atomizer, 60 cloves, 1 li…

Health authorities have confirmed a positive case of dengue fever in the central area of Misantla. According to information provided by the municipal health director, Eduardo del Ángel Díaz, this case was detected after analyzing six recent samples, of which only one was positive. Although the case is isolated, the authorities called on the population not to lower their guard and continue taking preventive measures, especially at a time when hig…