Dengue cases in Cavite rose to 3,379; prompting LGU to impose intensified prevention efforts

The province of Cavite has recorded at least 3,379 dengue cases in the first two months of 2025, with eight reported fatalities, according to the report of Darlene Cay on "24 Oras" Friday.

Last year, from Jan. 1 to Feb. 22, the Cavite Provincial Health Office recorded 664 dengue cases. In the same period this year, health officials recorded a total of 3,379 cases or an increase in the number of dengue cases by 409%.

The highest number of cases was reported in Imus City, which had already declared a dengue outbreak in 2024. The Imus City Health Office noted that the spike in cases began as early as November last year, with cases more than tripling compared to 2024 levels.

The five ares in Cavite with the highest number of dengue cases are as follows:

• Imus - 501 cases
• Bacoor - 456 cases
• Dasmariñas - 416 cases
• General Trias - 394 cases
• Tanza - 335 cases

“By January this year, we were saddened because there was an increase in dengue cases again. All the while, we thought that what we were doing was already sufficient,” said Dr. Ferdinand Mina.

The Cavite provincial government observed an uptick in dengue cases following a series of typhoons the hit the province in the previous year. Authorities are now considering declaring a province-wide dengue outbreak.

Efforts to combat the spread of dengue in the province are ongoing, including clean-up drives, misting, and fogging operations while the Imus City Health Office is also distributing insect repellent, lotion, and mosquito nets treated with insecticides.

“Nag-convene po kami upang ang mga municipal at City Health Office and every week po ay meron tayong dengue fever surveillance monitoring dashboard. Ang usaping dengue po kasi ay responsibilidad nating lahat at sana po ay huwag nating hintayin na may magka-death pa bago tayo kumilos. Concerted effort po ito ng buong community at sana po ay maituro natin sa community kung ano ang hahanapin, ano ang pupuksain,” said Dr. Nelson Sprian, Cavite Provincial Health Officer. 

(We have been working with municipal and city health offices to conduct weekly dengue fever surveillance monitoring. The fight against dengue is everyone’s responsibility, and we must act before more fatalities occur. This requires a concerted effort from the entire community. People should be educated on what to look out for and how to eliminate breeding grounds.) 

Nationwide, over 52,000 dengue cases have been recorded in the first two months of the year — a 64% increase compared to the same period in 2024. However, recent weeks have shown a decline in new cases.

The fatality rate due to dengue has also decreased in 2025, with three to four deaths per 1,000 dengue patients. Health officials urge the public to maintain cleanliness, practice self-protection measures, and seek early medical consultation if experiencing a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius or above, even on the first day of symptoms. — Sherylin Untalan/BAP, GMA Integrated News