Press Release | 27 February 2025

Through the continuous collaboration of the Department of Health (DOH) with various local governments in the fight against dengue, there has been a 7% decrease in reported cases from January 26 to February 8, 2025 (14,460 cases) compared to January 15 to January 25 (15,550 cases).

Despite this decline, the number of cases this year remains 64% higher than in 2024. The total number of cases from January 1 to February 22, 2025, has reached 52,008. The regions with the highest cases are CALABARZON (10,759 cases), the National Capital Region (9,302 cases), and Central Luzon (8,652 cases).

The recorded case fatality rate (CFR) this year is currently at 0.36%—lower than last year’s 0.43%. The decline in CFR may be attributed to early consultation and immediate response to patient needs, preventing cases from worsening.

Children aged 14 and below account for 56% of the total dengue cases as of February 22, 2025.

The DOH encourages everyone to continue wearing long-sleeved clothing and pants, using insect repellants and mosquito nets while sleeping, and avoiding dengue hotspot areas.
To further curb transmission, the DOH and LGUs call for “Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, Takip” in the “Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” campaign to eliminate stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.
“Let us not be complacent about the dengue threat posed by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Most reported dengue cases have shown symptoms such as fever, rashes, body pain, vomiting, and pain behind the eyes. Majority of the dengue cases exhibited warning signs such as fever, rashes, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and pain behind the eyes. I urge everyone to immediately consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. To ensure prompt care to dengue patients, we have also activated dengue fast lanes in DOH hospitals,” said Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.
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