CAVITE—The local government unit (LGU) of Dasmariñas declared a state of calamity due to a dengue fever outbreak, with cases surging almost fourfold compared to the same period last year. The Office of Civil Defense Calabarzon (OCD Calabarzon) said it is already coordinating with the city...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, Nov. 23, that this year's dengue cases are "higher" than those of the same period last year. DOH / MANILA BULLETIN From the start of 2024 until Nov. 16, 2024, the DOH reported a total of 340,860 dengue cases, representing an 81 percent increase...
As dengue fever cases rise in the country, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced a significant increase in its benefit package for severe dengue treatment, raising it from P16,000 to P47,000, effective this month. PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin In a statement,...
The Pateros municipal government sounded the alarm on the rising number of dengue cases. According to the Pateros Municipal Health Office, there are more than 260 dengue cases in the municipality. “Pakiusap from Municipal Health Office - nakakalungkot po na patuloy ang pananalasa ng...
BUTUAN CITY – The Caraga region has recorded 13,319 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Nov. 9, 194 percent or 8,791 more than the 4,528 cases recorded in 2023. One-thousand, one-hundred eight have been confirmed, 3,901 were classified as probable, and 8,310 were considered suspected cases, and 74 deaths...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Nov. 7, noted a decline in dengue cases nationwide. DOH / MANILA BULLETIN As of October 2024, the DOH reported a total of 314,785 dengue cases nationwide. “Cases are declining overall, showing an 8% decrease from September 29 to October 12, 2024, with...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced a significant decrease in dengue cases in the country on Friday, Oct. 11. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the DOH reported 269,467 dengue cases as of Oct. 4, reflecting a 20 percent drop from Sept. 1 to 14, with 25,986 cases reported compared to...
Amid rising dengue cases in Eastern Visayas, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced an emergency loan program worth P1.5 billion. The GSIS said in a statement on Friday, Sept. 20, that financial assistance is available to 34,739 members and pensioners residing in Samar,...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reassured the public that it provides coverage for hospitalizations related to leptospirosis and dengue which are both prevalent among Filipinos during the rainy season. (PhilHealth) In a statement, PhilHealth said the benefit packages...
Dengue cases in the country continue to increase, especially amid the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday, Sept. 16. (DOH / Manila Bulletin) In a press briefing, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reported a 68 percent increase in dengue cases this year compared to the previous...
As dengue cases continue to rise nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Sept. 12, urged the public to take action by eliminating mosquitoes to prevent the spread of the disease during the rainy season. According to the DOH, fogging or spraying in local hotspots or outbreak areas...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Health Services Office reported that 15 persons have died from the mosquito-borne disease dengue here and 6,718 cases were recorded from January 1 to September 15 this year. Among the fatalities were four children aged 1, 4, 6, and 9. The CHSO said the downtrend...
