Manila, Jan. 5 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported a 14-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries nationwide during the recent holiday season, based on surveillance data from 62 sentinel hospitals.

In a statement, the DOH said it logged a total of 720 cases from Dec. 21, 2025 to 4 a.m. of Jan. 5, 2026, lower than the 834 cases during the same monitoring period last year.

Of the total cases, 377 victims were aged 19 years and below, accounting for 52 percent, while 48 percent or those aged 20 years above comprised the rest.

The DOH reiterated its reminder to the public to immediately seek medical attention in cases of fireworks-related injuries, particularly burns and blast wounds, to prevent complications.

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