DOH: Dengue cases on the decline

Dengue cases in the Philippines have continued to decline for more than 10 consecutive weeks, according to the Department of Health (DOH), offering a temporary reprieve as the country enters the rainy season.

From 4 to 17 May, the DOH recorded 5,900 dengue cases — a 12 percent drop from the 6,707 cases reported during the previous two-week period from 20 April to 3 May.

Despite this downward trend, the DOH remains cautious, citing an overall increase in 2025 cases and warning that the number of infections may rise again as the rainy season begins.

To prevent a resurgence, the Health department is urging the public to take part in its intensified anti-dengue campaign, “Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, Takip” — a reminder to overturn water containers, empty and clean them regularly, dry wet areas, and cover all water storage.

The agency also encouraged households, schools, and workplaces to inspect and clean possible mosquito breeding areas every day at 4:00 p.m., when dengue-carrying mosquitoes are most active.