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Dengue cases in Bacolod up 29 percent, CHO says

Dengue cases in Bacolod City increased by 29 percent in the first three weeks of January, the City Health Office reported on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

There were 40 dengue cases with no fatality from Jan. 1 to 18, compared to 31 cases in the same period last year, it said.

The barangays with the highest number of cases are Villamonte – 6, Mandalagan – 5, Tangub – 4, Singcang – 3, and Estefania – 3.

Dengue cases in Negros Occidental increased by 296.83 percent in the first 18 days of 2025, with two dengue related deaths recorded, the Provincial Health Office reported earlier.

The Department of Health urges the public to follow the 4S campaign to prevent the spread of dengue.


The 4S stands for “Search and Destroy” mosquito breeding places, “Secure Self Protection” from mosquito bite, “Seek Early Consultation” when signs and symptoms of dengue occur, and “Say Yes to Fogging” as a last resort when there is an impending outbreak.

Dengue hemorrhagic fever is transmitted by a day-biting mosquitoes called Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.

There were also three cases of leptospirosis in barangays Estefania, Mansilingan an 12 in Bacolod City from Jan 1 to 18, the CHO reported.*

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