MANILA, Philippines — Dengue cases in the city continued to rise after Manila recorded 38 new infections on Monday, October 5, bringing the year-to-date total to 3,555 cases, according to the latest disease surveillance report of the Manila Health Department (MHD).
The figures were included in the MHD’s latest Daily Reporting of W.I.L.D. Diseases, covering cases reported from January 1 through October 5, 2026.
Aside from dengue, the city logged 23 additional cases of influenza-like illness (ILI), raising the cumulative number of cases to 2,100 during the same period.
Manila also recorded five new cases of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), bringing its year-to-date total to 478 cases.
Leptospirosis remained another health concern being monitored by city authorities, with 1,612 cases recorded since the beginning of the year. The W.I.L.D. monitoring system tracks several infectious diseases, including waterborne and foodborne illnesses, influenza-like illnesses, leptospirosis, dengue, COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.
Health authorities are reminding residents to remain alert and practice proper hygiene as the city continues to monitor the spread of various illnesses.
People who develop possible dengue symptoms—including persistent high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle or joint pain, nausea, vomiting and skin rashes—are advised to seek medical attention promptly.
Residents who may have been exposed to floodwater are likewise encouraged to consult a health professional at the first sign of possible leptospirosis, as early treatment can help prevent serious complications.
The Manila city government has also been providing doxycycline free of charge through its district hospitals and health centers to residents considered at risk of leptospirosis following exposure to floodwaters.
The MHD continues to track W.I.L.D. diseases across the capital and releases updated case figures as new reports become available.