Benguet town dengue cases up 50 percent
Dengue fever cases in Tuba, Benguet, have risen by 50 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. Local health officials are intensifying prevention efforts and urging residents to manage stagnant water to curb mosquito breeding.
Why it matters
Rising infection rates highlight the ongoing public health challenges posed by seasonal weather patterns and the need for effective local disease surveillance.
TUBA, Benguet, Philippines - The number of dengue cases in this town has increased by 50 percent in the first half of the year, prompting health officials to intensify prevention efforts as the rainy season has started.
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