Dengue related deaths in the Negros Island Region (NIR) this year have hit 41, with children and adolescents bearing the brunt, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Dengue cases fell by 10 percent to 7,307 during the first 10 months of 2026 compared to 8,098 in same period last year, the DOH NIR said,
Younger demographics accounted for the highest concentration of illness and death.
Children aged 6 to 10 years were the most affected group, logging 1,470 cases (20 percent) and 12 deaths. Adolescents aged 11 to 15 followed with 1,251 cases (17 percent) and three deaths, while children aged 1 to 5 logged 1,042 cases (14 percent) and four fatalities.
Young adults aged 21 to 30 recorded 1,025 cases (14 percent) and six deaths, while patients aged 16 to 20 logged 937 cases (13 percent) and two deaths.
Adults aged 31 to 40 comprised 532 cases (7 percent) with five deaths, and elderly individuals aged 60 and above accounted for 434 cases (6 percent) and five fatalities.
Middle-aged groups saw lower counts, with 248 cases (3 percent) and three deaths among 41- to 50-year-olds, and 229 cases (3 percent) with one death among 51- to 60-year-olds. Infants under one year old logged 139 cases (2 percent) with no reported deaths.
Males represented 52 percent (3,817) of total infections compared to 48 percent (3,490) females, with male predominance most pronounced among school-aged children and teenagers.*
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