Dengue cases rise amid rainy season, over 90,000 recorded in first half of 2024
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DENGUE CARRIER. An Aedes mosquito, which is the carrier of malaria, encephalitis, dengue, nipa and zika virus.
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From January 1 to June 29, 90,119 cases have been tallied nationwide and 233 dengue-related deaths were recorded – this is 17% higher compared with infections from the same period in 2023
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) said there was a 30% increase in dengue cases in the country since the rainy season began in May.
The DOH provided the following data on dengue cases in the country from May 19 to June 19:
- 6,323 cases from May 19 to June 1
- 8,246 cases from June 2 to June 15
- 8,213 cases from June 16 to 19
“The DOH is cautious in interpreting case counts especially as regards the most recent tally (June 16 to 29) as there may be incoming late reports,” the DOH said in their st
