General Santos logs 962 suspected dengue cases since the start of the year, showing a significant increase from the 160 cases during the same period in 2022.
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The General Santos City Health Office sought to ease residents’ concerns about a surge in cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever, which increased by more than 500% from January to May compared to the same period in 2022.
Of the suspected dengue cases in the city this year, 614 people were admitted to hospitals, while six have died. “Out of the 962 reported cases, no confirmatory tests have been conducted. This means there are only probable cases. After consultations, we only have 331 probable cases, and they will undergo further examination,” Calonzo said.
Another outbreak indicator, Calonzo said, is for the city’s dengue fatality rate to be 1% of the total number of cases. Currently, the city’s dengue fatality rate stands at 0.62%, she said.
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