BACOLOD CITY — The province of Negros Occidental recorded an 80.28 percent decrease in dengue cases during the first five weeks of 2026, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported. The PHO surveillance data, covering Jan. 4 to Feb. 7, logged 141 cases—significantly lower than the 715 cases reported during the same period in 2025. The drop of 574 cases was also marked by zero fatalities, the PHO noted. READ: DOH logs over 7,400 dengue cases in January, down 71% from last year San Carlos City and Bago City registered the highest number of cases this year, with 18 each. Children […]... Keep on reading: Dengue cases in Negros Occidental drop 80% in early 2026