Dengue cases in Cavite, Philippines, have skyrocketed by 409% this year, putting all 23 local government units on high alert, according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU).
Between January 1 and February 22, health officials recorded 3,379 cases at General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Medical Hospital in Barangay Luciano, a drastic jump from the 664 cases reported during the same period in 2024, said Dr. Nelson Soriano, Cavite Provincial Health Officer.
Imus recorded the highest number of infections with 501 cases, followed by Bacoor (456), Dasmariñas (416), General Trias (394), and Tanza (335). Other areas with more than 100 cases each include Cavite City, Naic, Rosario, Kawit, and Carmona City.
Among the total cases, 33 were classified as severe, while 2,126 patients exhibited warning signs. Eight deaths have been confirmed, with three from Trece Martires City, two from General Mariano Alvarez, and one each from Silang, Carmona, and Bacoor.
Local governments have ramped up response measures.
Imus Mayor Alex Advincula said health and environmental teams are conducting misting, fogging, and cleanup operations to curb the outbreak.
“I remind every barangay to maintain cleanliness. We’ve distributed lotions to schools and are working together to reduce dengue cases,” he said.
The Department of Health reported a nationwide decline in dengue cases from January 26 to February 8. However, overall infections this year remain significantly higher than in 2024, with 52,008 cases recorded as of February 22.
