Dengue cases up by 19% in first half of 2024MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Tuesday reported a 19% increase in dengue cases during the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2023. From January to June 29, the DOH said it recorded 90,119 dengue cases, up from the 75,968 cases reported in the same period last year. The DOH also observed a 30% increase in the number of dengue cases after the start of the rainy season. From 6,323 cases reported last May 19 to June 1 (start of the rainy season), 8,246 cases were reported nationwide last June 2 to June 15. The rainy season creates ideal breeding conditions for the dengue-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito, the health agency explained.

Source: Philippine Star July 16, 2024 20:26 UTC