Health authorities in the Philippines have reported 6,539 dengue cases in Central Visayas during the first five months of 2024. Sixteen deaths have been recorded.
The figure is 95% higher than those recorded in the same period in 2023.
Bohol recorded the highest number of dengue cases with 2,434. Cebu province reported 1,900 cases, Negros Oriental – 1,086, and Siquijor – 282.
Among the highly urbanized cities in the region, Cebu City reported the highest number of dengue cases with 410, followed by Mandaue City with 228 and Lapu-Lapu City with 199 cases.
The increase in dengue cases may be related to climate change and the extreme heat experienced during the summer months, which led people to store water.
