PH dengue case fatality rate still at 0.4 pct: DOH
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PH dengue case fatality rate still at 0.4 pct: DOH
Workers spray water-based insecticides in a community at Barangay Old Balara in Quezon City on August 22, 2024, to combat mosquitoes that cause dengue fever. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Workers spray water-based insecticides in a community at Barangay Old Balara in Quezon City on August 22, 2024, to combat mosquitoes that cause dengue fever. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The Philippines dengue case fatality rate remained at 0.4 percent or about 4 deaths in every 1,000 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday.
MANILA — The Philippines dengue case fatality rate remained at 0.4 percent or about 4 deaths in every 1,000 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday.
This, as the Philippines pushes for zero deaths due to dengue, after the country saw a spike in cases in the previous year.
This, as the Philippines pushes for zero deaths due to dengue, after the country saw a spike in cases in the previous year.
"Ang pagdami ng kaso ng dengue ay puwede nating bagalan pero iyong pagdami ng namamatay or iyong bilang ng namamatay ay puwede nating wakasan," DOH Spokesperson Albert Domingo told state television PTV.
"Ang pagdami ng kaso ng dengue ay puwede nating bagalan pero iyong pagdami ng namamatay or iyong bilang ng namamatay ay puwede nating wakasan," DOH Spokesperson Albert Domingo told state television PTV.
"Una sa lahat, kapag mas kaunti ang nagiging kaso ng dengue eh ‘di mas kaunti rin iyong pagkakataon na may namamatay," he said.
"Una sa lahat, kapag mas kaunti ang nagiging kaso ng dengue eh ‘di mas kaunti rin iyong pagkakataon na may namamatay," he said.
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"Ngayon kasi mababa na… pero gusto nga natin na zero," he said.
"Ngayon kasi mababa na… pero gusto nga natin na zero," he said.
From January to March 2025, the Philippines recorded 62,313 dengue cases, which is 73 percent higher compared to the same period in 2024.
From January to March 2025, the Philippines recorded 62,313 dengue cases, which is 73 percent higher compared to the same period in 2024.
The regions with the most number of cases are Calabarzon with 12,735 cases; National Capital Region with 11,291; and Central Luzon with 10,185.
The regions with the most number of cases are Calabarzon with 12,735 cases; National Capital Region with 11,291; and Central Luzon with 10,185.
In that period, the case fatality rate was at 0.35 percent compared to 0.42 percent logged in 2024, according to data from the DOH.
In that period, the case fatality rate was at 0.35 percent compared to 0.42 percent logged in 2024, according to data from the DOH.
The DOH has been reminding the public to immediately consult a doctor once symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease are spotted, underscoring that most of the patients who die from dengue were not given immediate treatment.
The DOH has been reminding the public to immediately consult a doctor once symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease are spotted, underscoring that most of the patients who die from dengue were not given immediate treatment.
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"Kapag ang isang pasyente po ay confirmed na dengue at kailangan siyang i-confine, ang importante po dito is iyong tinatawag na hydration. Sa madaling salita iyong suwero na sinasabi," Domingo said.
"Kapag ang isang pasyente po ay confirmed na dengue at kailangan siyang i-confine, ang importante po dito is iyong tinatawag na hydration. Sa madaling salita iyong suwero na sinasabi," Domingo said.
"Mayroon po tayo, kumpleto iyong ating IV fluids, ang lahat po ng equipment na kailangan at ang ating mga doktor po naman ay trained at napapaalalahanan sa proper management kung paano gamutin at paibsan iyong mga lagnat, iyong pananakit ng katawan ng ating mga dengue patients," he said.
"Mayroon po tayo, kumpleto iyong ating IV fluids, ang lahat po ng equipment na kailangan at ang ating mga doktor po naman ay trained at napapaalalahanan sa proper management kung paano gamutin at paibsan iyong mga lagnat, iyong pananakit ng katawan ng ating mga dengue patients," he said.
Meanwhile, Domingo clarified that the restructuring of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will not disrupt services extended by the agency.
Meanwhile, Domingo clarified that the restructuring of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will not disrupt services extended by the agency.
"Para itong basketball game na kapag nakikita na natin na medyo dehado yung laro natin… nagkaroon ng substitution," he said.
"Para itong basketball game na kapag nakikita na natin na medyo dehado yung laro natin… nagkaroon ng substitution," he said.
"Ngayon ay nakikita na mayroong ilang miyembro ng team na baka kailangang ibangko na muna o kaya naman ay mula sa bangko ay kailangan nang ipasok… para yung score ay mas mataas at ang pamilyang Pilipino ay manalo laban sa gastusin laban sa sakit," he said.
"Ngayon ay nakikita na mayroong ilang miyembro ng team na baka kailangang ibangko na muna o kaya naman ay mula sa bangko ay kailangan nang ipasok… para yung score ay mas mataas at ang pamilyang Pilipino ay manalo laban sa gastusin laban sa sakit," he said.
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