MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) reported that the Philippines registered 205,347 dengue cases from January 4 to October 14, marking a 22% decrease compared to the 261,749 infections recorded during the same timeframe last year.
Despite a general upward trend observed since early June, the health agency noted a recent plateau. In its latest epidemiological report, the DOH highlighted a slight 2% decline over a recent four-week window, dropping to 22,095 cases between September 17 and 30, down from 22,479 cases logged from September 3 to 16.
“Despite the general increase observed since the first week of June, cases from the recent three to four weeks present a 2 percent decrease with 22,095 cases from September 17 to 30, 2026 compared to the recorded 22,479 cases from September 3 to 16, 2026,” the DOH stated.
While nationwide figures remain below standard alert and epidemic thresholds, health authorities have flagged localized case surges across 11 provinces and highly urbanized cities spanning nine regions. The overall case fatality rate for the period stands stable at 0.38%.
In response to localized outbreaks, local health offices are stepping up vector control operations—including identifying mosquito breeding grounds, deploying ovitrap and larval traps, and applying targeted larvicides.
The DOH continues to urge communities to actively participate in the “Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” initiative, which champions the 4Ts strategy: Taob (turning over containers), Taktak (shaking out moisture), Tuyo (keeping areas dry), and Takip (covering water storage).
Furthermore, interim guidelines for the 1-3-7 Intensified Vector Control Strategy have been rolled out to aggressively curb transmission in vulnerable communities.