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 LGUs across the province have registered dengue cases, with each reporting at least 11 suspected cases to date.
Health authorities continue to monitor local government units (LGUs) 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 — 728 cases
- Silay City — 422 cases
- Bago City — 354 cases
- San Carlos City — 224
- Cauayan — 209 cases
- Sagay City — 205 cases
- Talisay City — 175 cases
- Kabankalan City — 160 cases
- Cadiz City — 160 cases
- E.B. Magalona — 130 cases
While Cadiz City ranks 9th n 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 years old 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.*
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