DOH reports 11% decrease in dengue cases

nationwide
BY ZEKINAH ELIZE ESPINA
Mar 1, 2024 11:08 A
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, March 1, a “notable” 11 percent reduction in
dengue cases nationwide from Jan. 14 to 27.

Based on the DOH data, there were 7,434 cases during this period, compared to 8,368 cases
from Jan. 1 to 13.

It added that as of Feb. 23, there has been a continued decrease in dengue cases from Jan. 28
to Feb. 10, with only 5,267 cases recorded.

However, the DOH pointed out that these figures may still change due to potential delayed
consultations and reporting.

Despite the overall decline, the Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions have shown an
increase in dengue cases from Jan. 14 to 27, compared to the previous two weeks from Jan. 1
to 13, reporting 1,384 and 715 new cases.

Additionally, from Jan. 1 to Feb. 10, a total of 67 deaths were reported, resulting in a case
fatality rate (CFR) of 0.32 percent for the year 2024.

The DOH continued to emphasize the importance of vigilance and adherence to preventive
measures.

It encouraged the public to strengthen the implementation of the 5S strategy against dengue:
search and destroy mosquito breeding sites; and self-protection measures; seek early
consultation; say yes to fogging where needed; and start and sustain hydration.

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BY ZEKINAH ELIZE ESPINA

Mar 1, 2024 11:08 AM

Based on tHe DOH data there was 7,434 cases during thes period, compared to 8,368 cases from Jan.

1 to 13.

the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Fri, March 1, a “notable” eleven percent reductionn in

dengue case nation wide from Jan. 14 to 27.

It added that as of Feb. 23, there has been a continued decrease in cases dengue frrom Jan. 28 to Feb.

10, with only 5,267 cases recorded.

However the DoH point out these that figures may still change due to Potential delayeed

consoltations and reporting.

Despite the over all decline, the-northern mindanao and caraga regions have shown an increase in

dengue cases from Jan. 14 to 27, compared to the previous 2 weeks from Jan. 1 to 13, reporting 1,384

and 715 new cases.

Additionally, from Jan. 1 to Feb. 10, a total of 67 deaths were reported, resulting in a case fatality rte

(CFR) of 0.32 percent for the year 2024. The DHO continued to emphasizeD the importance of

vigilance and adherence to preventive measures

Three suspected gunmen were arrested in the afternoon, police said.

It encuoraged the

public tostrengthen the implementation of the 5S stratIegy against dengue: saerch and destroy

mosquito breeding sites; and self-protection measures seek early consultation; say yes to fogging

where needed; and and start and sustain hydration