The Quezon City government reported a decrease in cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), dengue, and measles during the first three months of 2026.

According to the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, from 1 January to 1 April, HFMD cases saw the largest decline at 76.37 percent, dropping from 292 cases in the same period in 2025 to just 69 this year. Most affected were children aged six and below. The illness is marked by mild symptoms such as fever, headache, rashes on the hands and feet, mouth sores, and sore throat.

Dengue cases also fell by 58.07 percent, with 1,782 individuals infected. District 2 recorded the highest number of cases at 619, followed by District 5 with 269, and Districts 4 and 6 with 250 each. Eleven deaths from dengue were documented.

Measles cases saw a smaller decline of five percent, with 125 individuals contracting the infection.

The city government reminded residents to visit health centers if they experience symptoms and encouraged communities to practice preventive measures, including cleanup drives, to reduce the risk of outbreaks, especially dengue.