Philippines Reports 437 Dengue-related Deaths

As of mid-2025, the Philippines has recorded over 123,000 dengue cases nationwide from January to June, and at least 437 dengue-related deaths, with the majority occurring among children.

While the Philippines Department of Health (DOH) considers the situation manageable, as of August 20, 2025, the data reflects a 7% increase. 

In Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, dengue cases surged by 35% compared to the same period last year. Dr. Vincent Jess Montejo of the City Health Office assured the public that the situation is not alarming.

"It's not an immediate health problem that we should be concerned about… not panic-level," Dr. Montejo said in a Facebook post.

The DOH says the case increase rate has prompted intensified vector control and public awareness campaigns.

Although there is a second-generation dengue vaccine available in numerious countries, the Philippine FDA has not yet approved it, nor the U.S. FDA.

To alert international travelers of this severe health risk, the U.S. CDC included the Philippines in its recent Level 1 Travel Health Advisory.