Dengue fatalities in the Negros Island Region (NIR) have reached 43 even as total infections showed a modest decline compared to last year, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday, Nov . 10.
The DOH NIR reported 7,748 dengue cases from January 1 to October 31, representing a 5.6 percent decrease from the 8,209 cases recorded during the same period in 2025.
Younger age groups account for the overwhelming majority of both infections and deaths in the region.
School-aged children aged 6 to 10 years were the most affected bracket, recording 1,566 cases (20 percent) and the highest death toll among all demographics with 13 fatalities.
Adolescents aged 11 to 15 followed with 1,319 cases (17 percent) and three deaths, while children aged 1 to 5 logged 1,103 cases (14 percent) and four deaths.
Young adults aged 21 to 30 accounted for 1,092 cases (14 percent) and six deaths, while the 16 to 20 age group recorded 983 cases (13 percent) and three death.
In contrast, older age groups saw fewer cases: adults aged 31 to 40 reported 569 cases and 5 deaths, those aged 41 to 50 had 268 cases and 3 deaths, and individuals aged 51 to 59 recorded 240 cases and 1 death.
Senior citizens aged 60 and above comprised 465 cases with five reported deaths, while infants under one year old accounted for the fewest cases at 143 with no reported deaths.
Demographic data also showed that males accounted for a higher share of infections overall at 52 percent (4,036 cases) compared to females at 48 percent (3,712 cases.
Local health authorities continue to urge residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and seek immediate medical consultation upon the onset of fever.*
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