CEBU Province has recorded 381 confirmed dengue cases and two deaths, leading Gov. Pamela Baricuatro to urge residents to clean their surroundings and eliminate stagnant water as persistent rains continue.
The figures, based on Cebu Provincial Health Office (CPHO) data as of July 29, show the highest number of cases in Toledo City with 49, followed by Barili with 39, Talisay City with 34 and Consolacion with 33. Carcar City and Medellin each recorded 19 cases, while Cordova and Dalaguete had 17 each.
Other local government units with double-digit case counts were Sogod (14), Danao City (13), and Argao, Balamban and Compostela with 12 each. Liloan recorded 10 cases, while Daanbantayan, Moalboal and San Francisco had nine each.
The CPHO said hospitals across the province have been placed on heightened alert, with health facilities establishing fast lanes to expedite the assessment and treatment of suspected dengue patients.
Vigilance urged
Baricuatro on Friday, July 31, 2026, called on residents, particularly parents, to remain vigilant, stressing that dengue can be fatal if not detected and treated promptly.
“Let us remain alert against dengue. We should not be afraid, but we need to be more cautious and proactive in preventing it,” Baricuatro said.
She reminded residents that dengue-carrying mosquitoes breed in clean, stagnant water and that even small amounts of standing water around homes can become breeding sites.
“I urge everyone to start cleaning our homes,” Baricuatro said in Cebuano.
“Don’t wait for the mosquitoes to multiply. Don’t wait for the illness to become severe,” she added.
The governor encouraged households to regularly empty or cover water containers, clear clogged gutters and remove other sources of stagnant water to help prevent mosquito breeding.
She also advised residents experiencing symptoms consistent with dengue to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility for proper evaluation and treatment.
According to the CPHO, warning signs that require prompt medical attention include severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding from the nose or gums, difficulty breathing, and unusual weakness or fatigue.
The remaining reported cases were in Borbon, Minglanilla and Oslob with eight each; Badian, Bogo City and Madridejos with seven each; Pinamungajan with five; and Catmon with four.
Health authorities continue to remind the public that eliminating mosquito breeding sites remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of dengue, especially during the rainy season. / ANV
