Destination

Philippines

Travel Brief
The Philippines reports chikungunya and dengue disease outbreaks in 2025.
Sep 17 • 12:38 pm CDT
While the actual number of typhoid cases in the United States is debatable, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 5,700 cases of typhoid fever occur in the USA each year. The... READ →
Sep 12 • 1:38 pm CDT
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental recently announced an increase in the incidence of rabies in animals in the Republic of the Philippines this year. Jaymar Vilos, PVO information officer, told the Philippine News... READ →
Aug 20 • 10:56 am CDT
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... READ →

Philippines Travel Vaccines 2025

The Republic of the Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia with over 110 million people, which has been confronting various disease outbreaks in 2025. The U.S. CDC recommends various routine and travel vaccinations before visiting the Philippines. 

Chikungunya Outbreak Philippines 2025

The Philippines states that Chikungunya is an infectious disease caused by a virus transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. The DOH reported that the number of Chikungunya cases recorded nationwide decreased in 2024. The U.S. CDC says travelers visiting the Philippines are at elevated risk of exposure to the chikungunya virus, even if there is no current outbreak

Dengue Outbreak Philippines 2025

The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) has recorded over 123,000 cases of dengue and 437 dengue-related deaths across the country from January to June 2025. In February 2025, Quezon City (QC) declared a Dengue outbreak. On July 1, 2025, 5,762 dengue cases were reported in QC, with District 2 confirming the most cases. The QCESD stated that most fatal dengue cases (23) involved children and young women. The Philippines' DOH considers the situation manageable. As of August 20, 2025, the data reflects a 7% increase. 

The CDC included the Philippines in a Dengue Travel Health Advisory in 2025.

Typhoid Outbreak 2025

The Philippines reported 344 typhoid cases and three fatalities in Negros Occidental in early 2025.

Last reviewed
September 17, 2025