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Leptospirosis cases drop as DOH monitors slight rise in dengue amid rainy season

Published Aug 23, 2025 12:39 pm  |  Updated Aug 23, 2025 01:04 pm

At A Glance

  • Leptospirosis cases dropped to 18 nationwide from August 17 to 21, while hospitals under the Department of Health (DOH) remain on alert
  • Meanwhile, dengue cases have slightly increased, reaching 15,161 based on monitoring conducted from July 20 to August 2
  • The public is urged to remain vigilant and continue observing preventive measures throughout the rainy season
Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines continue to drop, while the DOH closely monitors a slight increase in dengue infections amid the rainy season. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE)
Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines continue to drop, while the DOH closely monitors a slight increase in dengue infections amid the rainy season. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE)
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, August 23, announced a continued decline in leptospirosis cases nationwide while closely monitoring dengue infections during the ongoing rainy season.
From August 17 to 21, DOH said only 18 new leptospirosis cases were recorded — a sharp decrease from the 1,112 cases reported during the week following Typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong from August 3 to 9.
Since the official start of the rainy season on June 8, the DOH said a total of 4,436 leptospirosis cases have been documented across the country.
Decrease in hospital admissions
“Nananatiling naka-alerto ang mga DOH hospitals sa banta ng sakit dahil panahon pa rin ng tag-ulan (DOH hospitals remain on alert for disease threats as it is still the rainy season),” the DOH said.
Major hospitals reported significant drops in admissions:
DOH-Tondo Medical Center: seven new admissions (down from 68 daily)
National Kidney Transplant Institute: one new admission (down from 25 daily)
DOH-East Avenue Medical Center: no new admissions this week (down from 21 daily)
Leptospirosis Fast Lanes remain open
The DOH assured that leptospirosis Fast Lanes remain operational while hospitals maintain adequate bed capacity.
“Mananatili namang bukas ang mga leptospirosis Fast Lanes at handa ang bed capacity ng mga DOH hospital (The leptospirosis Fast Lanes will remain open, and DOH hospitals are prepared with adequate bed capacity),” the department said.
DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa earlier emphasized that no patient should be turned away, as President Marcos enforces the zero-balance billing policy for basic accommodations in all DOH hospitals.
Dengue cases slightly increase
Meanwhile, the DOH confirmed a slight uptick in dengue infections.
From July 20 to August 2, DOH said 15,161 dengue cases were recorded — a two percent (2%) increase from the 14,909 cases reported between July 6 and 19.
The DOH advised the public to remain vigilant amid forecasted rains from the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Storm Isang.
“Bahagya man ang pagtaas, naka-alerto pa rin ang DOH lalo pa’t inanunsyo ng PAGASA ang posibilidad ng pag-ulan sa mga darating na araw (Even with the slight increase, the DOH remains on alert, especially with PAGASA’s announcement of possible rainfall in the coming days),” the department said.
Preventive measures include keeping surroundings clean and regularly emptying, drying, covering, or disposing of water containers to prevent mosquito breeding, according to the DOH.
DOH also assured that Dengue Fast Lanes are operational in its hospitals to ensure timely care.
The DOH also urged the public to seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as fever lasting two days, rashes, body and eye pain, dizziness, or vomiting.

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