128,634 dengue cases reported this year
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- The Philippines recorded 128,634 dengue cases from January through August, 39% fewer than during the same period in 2025.
- Cases increased by 9% in the two weeks to Aug. 15 compared with the preceding two-week period.
- The Department of Health warned that rainy-season conditions could fuel further transmission and urged people with symptoms to seek medical care.
The Philippines recorded 128,634 dengue cases from January to August, a 39% decline from the number reported during the same period in 2025, according to the Department of Health.
Despite the lower total, the health department has detected an upward trend. It recorded 15,673 infections from Aug. 2 to 15, compared with 14,409 cases in the preceding two weeks, a 9% increase.
DOH data showed that the country recorded 209,631 dengue cases last year. The department warned that the rainy season provides ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, raising the risk of a further spike.
People experiencing dengue symptoms, including fever with rashes, muscle and eye pain, dizziness and vomiting, were advised to seek immediate medical attention.
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