Dengue fatalities in Negros Occidental rise to 23

BACOLOD CITY — Dengue-related fatalities in Negros Occidental have climbed to 23 as total infections reached 4,208,  the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported Thursday, Oct. 22.

The figures from January 4 to October 17 show an overall drop of 17.57 percent or 879 fewer cases compared to the 5,105 cases reported during the same period in 2025, the PHO said.

All 31 localities across the province have registered dengue cases, with each reporting at least 11 suspected cases to date.

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Health authorities continue to monitor localities as mosquito-borne infections persist.  

Based on the latest PHO report, the  areas in Negros Occidental with the highest number of cases are La Carlota City with 728 cases, Silay City 422 cases, Bago City 354, San Carlos City 224, Cauayan 209, Sagay City 205, Talisay City 175, Kabankalan City 160,  Cadiz City 160,  and E.B. Magalona 130.

While Cadiz City ranks 9th, it has recorded the highest number of dengue-related fatalities in the province with 5 deaths.

Affected patients range in age from 3 months to 94 years old, with children aged 1 to 10 comprising the most affected age group. 

Health officers continue to remind the public to maintain cleanliness, eliminate stagnant water and mosquito breeding sites, seek early medical consultation at the onset of fever, and cooperate with localized vector control measures.