Dengue cases 27% lower in 2026
The Philippine Department of Health reports that dengue cases in 2026 are 27% lower than the same period in 2025. While cases remain below epidemic thresholds, officials noted a slight uptick in infections since the start of the rainy season in June.
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THE Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, October 8, 2026, reported that there are fewer cases of dengue in the country this year compared to 2025.Based on the latest report of the DOH, there are a total of 180,770 dengue cases recorded as of September 30, 2026.“This is 27 percent lower compared to the 246,082 dengue cases reported in the same period last year,” said the DOH.Expectedly, the Department said dengue cases have yet to reach alarming levels in 2026.“The reported cases are below the alert and epidemic threshold since the start of the year,” said the DOH.Nevertheless, the DOH…
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