Dengue cases in PH from Jan. to May 2026 down by 56% from last year —DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) said the number of dengue cases in the country from January to May 2026 decreased by 56% compared to the same period last year.

A total of 50,727 dengue cases were recorded in the first five months of the year, according to a report by Christian Maño on Super Radyo dzBB.

Last year, 114,308 dengue cases were logged from January to May 2026.

The DOH said the community cleanup drive to get rid of possible breeding places of dengue virus-carrying mosquitoes has contributed to the decline in the number of dengue cases.

This is the department's “4Ts” campaign against dengue: "Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, at Takip," which aims to eliminate stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.

The campaign encourages the public to empty and overturn containers (Taob), shake out water from objects that may collect rainwater (Taktak), keep surroundings dry by eliminating stagnant water (Tuyo), and cover water containers (Takip) to prevent mosquito breeding.

The DOH also said protecting oneself from dengue-carrying mosquitoes by wearing long pants, long sleeves, socks, and closed shoes, and using mosquito nets and mosquito repellent have helped prevent people from contracting dengue.

The Health department also reminded the public to seek medical attention when dengue symptoms appear such as high fever, rash, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, body pains, eye pain, and nosebleeding, among others.

Earlier this month, the DOH reminded the public to stay informed and be protected against water-borne diseases, influenza-like illnesses, leptospirosis, and dengue, collectively referred to as “W.I.L.D.” diseases. —KG, GMA News