Dengue cases up by 5% in Region 6

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

Apr 03, 2024 12:42 am

ILOILO CITY: The Department of Health Western Visayas Center (DoH-6) has reported a five percent increase in dengue cases in the region from January to March this year.

From March 17 to 23, the region has recorded 229 new dengue cases, bringing the year's total to 1,830, compared to the 1,742 cases in the first quarter of 2023.

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