Dengue outbreak claims 18 lives as cases rise in Camarines Sur
Eighteen residents of Camarines Sur have died from dengue, with 1,233 confirmed infections reported through September 24.
Governor Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte announced that 18 people died from dengue in Camarines Sur, while health officials recorded 1,233 confirmed cases up to September 24. The provincial government is intensifying prevention, surveillance and medical response, especially in hotspots where infections are climbing. Authorities plan to coordinate with local officials, health workers, schools and community groups to curb the spread.
Why it matters
The rising dengue toll highlights urgent public-health challenges for the province and underscores the need for coordinated prevention.
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