BUTUAN CITY (June 13) – The Department of Health in the Caraga Region (DOH-13) has reported a steady decline in dengue cases across the region.
Data obtained by the Philippine News Agency show that dengue infections dropped over three consecutive periods: from 248 cases (April 27–May 10), to 210 (May 11–24), and further down to 81 (May 25–June 7).
Despite the downward trend, a total of 4,472 cases have been recorded in the region from January to June 7.
Surigao del Sur posted the most significant decrease, with cases falling from 60 to 37, and then to 17 during the same periods. Among cities, Bislig City saw a drop from 11 cases to five, and finally to just one. Tandag City also recorded a steady decline, from 11 to eight, and then to three cases.
Niel Nituda, coordinator of the DOH-13 Vector Borne Disease Program, attributed the drop to intensified anti-dengue campaigns in coordination with local government units. “We will continue efforts to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites and encourage self-protection practices,” he said. He also advised residents to seek early medical consultation if dengue symptoms appear.
As of June 7, Agusan del Sur reported the highest number of dengue cases at 931, followed by Surigao del Sur (819), Surigao del Norte (697), Agusan del Norte (331), and Dinagat Islands (285). Among cities, both Butuan and Surigao logged 392 cases, followed by Cabadbaran and Tandag (222 each), Bislig (128), and Bayugan (53).
