WHILE the numbers have been declining in recent weeks, there have been more dengue cases recorded in 2025 compared to the same period last year, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
In a statement, the DOH reported that there are a total of 95,262 dengue cases reported from January to April 2025.
"This is 75 percent higher compared to the 54,556 dengue cases during the same period in 2024," said the DOH.
Majority of the dengue cases reported are in Calabarzon (17,754); National Capital Region (16,704); and Central Luzon (15,317).
On Thursday, the DOH reported that a total of 9,289 dengue cases were reported from March 16 to 29.
"This is 23 percent lower than the 12,050 cases recorded from March 2 to 15," said the health department.
And with the rainy season forthcoming, the DOH said the public must be prepared for the likelihood of a resurgence of dengue cases.
This, it said, is because having more rainfall will lead to an increased number of potential mosquito-breeding sites.
"Let's be prepared for the rainy season sometime in July or August, where there could be more breeding sites for dengue-carrying mosquitoes," said the DOH. (Anton Banal/SunStar Philippines)