Agusan del Sur Records 18 Dengue Deaths, 2,775 Cases
Agusan del Sur province in the Philippines has recorded 18 deaths due to dengue fever, with 2,775 cases reported since January 1. The provincial government has issued a province-wide alert to address the escalating health crisis.
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