World · Philippines Bureau
Manila Reports Nearly 4,800 Dengue Cases Since January
Manila has confirmed nearly 4,800 dengue cases this year, with health authorities reporting dozens of new infections each week. The disease remains the leading communicable illness tracked by the city's disease surveillance system.
LSN Philippines ·
Manila has logged 4,769 confirmed dengue cases from January 1 through November 9, according to the Manila Health Department. The city recorded 35 additional infections on November 9 alone, underscoring the continued spread of the mosquito-borne illness across the capital.
Dengue cases constitute the largest share of illnesses being monitored under the city's W.I.L.D. diseases surveillance program, which tracks multiple communicable diseases throughout Manila's jurisdiction. The consistent weekly case additions suggest sustained transmission of the virus across various barangays.
The Manila Health Department continues to monitor dengue activity as the country enters the latter months of 2024. Public health officials have emphasized the importance of vector control measures and community vigilance in preventing dengue transmission as cases remain elevated across the metropolitan area.