Dengue cases in South Cotabato increase by 17%

Dengue cases in South Cotabato have increased by 17 percent, with 1,004 cases reported from January 1 to March 8, compared to 800 cases during the same period in 2024. Koronadal City has the highest number of cases at 260, followed by Polomolok with 193. A seven-year-old child from Polomolok is the only reported fatality. Health authorities are urging the public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and participate in clean-up drives to help control the outbreak.