QC dengue cases drop 90%, 123 barangays cleared of outbreak status
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte warmly welcomed by residents
The Quezon City government on Thursday announced a 90-percent drop in dengue cases in the city, citing the success of its intensified multi-stakeholder effort to control the outbreak.
According to the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (CESD) of the Quezon City Health Department, dengue cases dropped sharply from 626 cases recorded between February 16 to 22 to just 64 cases from April 2 to 8.
“This continued decrease in dengue cases is very encouraging, but it is not a reason for us to be complacent,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
“The changing climate, especially the unexpected rains during summer, means that water can easily accumulate in uncovered containers, creating breeding grounds for dengue-carrying mosquitoes,” she added.
Following the steady decline in cases, 123 barangays have been cleared of outbreak status. However, 19 barangays remain within the epidemic threshold, although only specific areas within them are still affected.
To address this, the city continues to conduct targeted interventions in affected areas, including intensified clean-up drives, fogging and spraying, and larviciding in zones where dengue cases are clustered.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte warmly welcomed by residents
Health centers in the affected barangays also remain operational on weekends to ensure uninterrupted medical services.
“While we have already scaled down our interventions in barangays under low alert, we must continue to keep our communities clean and vigilant—especially when it comes to the health of our children,” Belmonte said.
To support early detection, all city health centers and hospitals maintain the “fever express lanes” to swiftly attend to individuals showing dengue symptoms. Free dengue test kits are also available in these facilities.
The CESD is also encouraging residents to take personal protective measures, including the use of mosquito repellent and wearing long-sleeved clothing, particularly for children.
Residents are also reminded to regularly inspect their homes and surroundings for stagnant water in containers, old tires, flower pots, and clogged drains, as these can serve as breeding sites for mosquitoes.
Barangay health workers also continue to lead pre-clinic lectures, dengue awareness campaigns, and educational forums to boost public awareness on dengue prevention.
