Dengue cases decline in March

Dengue cases decline in March

Dengue cases decreased in the second half of March, with only 9,289 cases reported nationwide, according to the Department of Health.

The Department of Health (DOH) recorded a 23% decrease in dengue cases nationwide this past month of March. In a statement by the DOH, there were 9,289 dengue cases recorded from March 16-29, 2025, which is lower than the 12,050 cases recorded from March 2-15, 2025. In addition, the DOH also recorded a 0.36% case fatality rate or equivalent to four individuals who died from 1,000 dengue cases. One of the reasons that the DOH sees as the reason w…

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