Philippines: Dengue fever cases up in Cebu and Zamboanga City
Health officials in the Philippines are reporting a significant rise in dengue fever cases in Cebu and Zamboanga City compared to last year. Authorities are urging the public to follow the 5S prevention strategy to combat mosquito breeding sites.
Why it matters
The surge in cases highlights the ongoing public health challenge of mosquito-borne diseases in tropical regions during rainy seasons.
Health officials in Cebu report 1,228 dengue cases and 10 deaths from January 1 to July 18, marking a 12.35-percent increase from the same period last year (1,093 cases and three deaths recorded during the same months in 2025).
They urge the public to strengthen dengue prevention measures. He cited stagnant water left by successive rains as one of the primary factors driving mosquito breeding.
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