DOH notes decline in number of dengue cases in PH

DOH notes decline in number of dengue cases in PH

By: - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ
/ 12:59 PM January 25, 2024

While recording 14 fatalities this year alone, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday a downward trend in dengue cases since the beginning of December last year.

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MANILA, Philippines — While recording 14 fatalities this year alone, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday a downward trend in dengue cases since the beginning of December last year.

Based on its data given to reporters, DOH observed a 16 percent decrease in nationwide dengue cases from December 3 to 16 (8,629 cases) to December 17 to 31 (7,274 cases).

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“This has gone down further to 5,572 cases recorded from January 1 to 13, 2024,” it noted.

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However, the department also mentioned that the numbers may still change due to potential late consultations and reports.

Regarding the tally of dengue-related deaths, the DOH reported 14 fatalities from January 1 to 13 this year.

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It added that this puts the case fatality rate for 2024 at 0.25 percent.

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The DOH said that this is 26 percent lower than the 19 reported deaths from December 17 to 31.

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The department also said that as of January 13, Region XII showed a two percent increase in dengue cases from January 1 to 13, with 428 cases compared to the 418 cases reported 2 weeks prior or in December 17 to 31.

The Caraga region also posed a 13 percent increase from December 17 to 31, with 423 cases compared to the 375 cases from December 3 to 16.

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The DOH then reminded the public of the “5S” strategy against dengue: search and destroy mosquito breeding sites, use self-protection measures, seek early consultation, agree to fog where needed, and initiate and maintain hydration.

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