Manila, April 11 -- Dengue cases in Iloilo have shown a downward trend over the past two weeks, according to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Friday.

Dr. Rodney Labis, head of IPHO's health service delivery division, said in an interview that 38 barangays recorded a negative two-week growth rate in dengue cases, meaning current cases are fewer than those reported three to four weeks ago.

"This is a good indication that cases in the municipalities are declining. The overall growth rate is negative 48 percent in the province, which is a good sign that our cases have been declining in the past two weeks," Labis said.

During the 14th monitoring week from Jan. 1 to April 5, 2025, Labis said the province recorded 77 new cases, l...