Negros oriental: The number of dengue cases in Negros Oriental has continued to decline this year, a trend attributed to heightened public awareness and intensified efforts to combat the viral disease.

According to Philippines News Agency, Provincial Health Officer (PHO) chief Dr. Liland Estacion noted that the downward slope began early this year, following a steep incline last year due to the 'epidemic' season. Dr. Estacion emphasized that the community's increased awareness has played a crucial role in reducing dengue cases, with residents actively eradicating mosquito breeding places and ensuring that spaces are kept clean and less conducive for mosquitoes to thrive.

Health authorities and local governments are also undertaking relentless interventions and education drives against dengue, which include distributing chemically treated curtains and mosquito nets. Such measures are part of the broader strategies to curb the spread of the disease.

Records at the PHO show that as of October 2025, a total of 1,574 dengue cases were reported with two deaths. This is a sharp contrast to the 5,677 cases and 10 deaths reported throughout the entire year of 2024. Dr. Estacion expressed optimism that there is no possibility of a significant rise in dengue cases until the end of this year, as the dengue season is already considered over.

As of the latest morbidity week report on October 4, the PHO reported that Siaton had the highest number of dengue cases at 219, followed by Mabinay (178), Dumaguete City (141), Tanjay City (140), Bayawan City (114), and Guihulngan City (103). The two deaths this year were a 12-year-old boy from Mabinay and an 18-year-old girl from Tanjay City, who died due to dengue septic shock.