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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Metro Manila devider Manila offers free Doxycycline in health centers, hospitals to prevent leptospirosis

Manila offers free Doxycycline in health centers, hospitals to prevent leptospirosis

Published Aug 23, 2025 02:54 pm
Photo courtesy of the Manila City Government
Photo courtesy of the Manila City Government

The City Government of Manila has announced the availability of free Doxycycline in its health centers and district hospitals starting Saturday, August 23, in preparation for expected rains and the health risks they can cause.

Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to prevent leptospirosis, a potentially serious bacterial infection commonly transmitted through floodwaters.

The city's health centers and hospitals will be providing the medicine at no cost, especially for residents who may have been exposed to floods.

This public health initiative aims to reduce the number of infections during the rainy season by ensuring early access to preventive care.

The following health centers in each district are distributing free Doxycycline:

District 1:

  • Tondo Foreshore
  • Smokey Mountain
  • J. Posadas
  • Dagupan
  • A. Quezon
  • Velasquez
  • Bo. Magsaysay
  • Vitas
  • Bo. Fugoso
  • Parola

District 2:

  • Atang
  • Bo. Obrero
  • Palomar
  • Tayabas
  • Tondo

District 3:

  • F. Lanuza
  • San Sebastian
  • San Nicolas
  • Dimasalang

District 4:

  • Paltoc
  • Luzviminda
  • Dapitan
  • Calabash
  • F. Legarda
  • Earnshaw
  • Belmonte
  • Ma. Clara
  • D. Santiago

District 5:

  • Buhay Mahalaga
  • Icasiano
  • Paco
  • Pedro Gil
  • San Andres
  • Rosario Reyes
  • Baseco
  • Intramuros

District 6:

  • Lacson
  • Isidro Mendoza
  • Bacood
  • Esperanza
  • J. Vicencio
  • Bagong Brgy
  • San Miguel

Free Doxycycline is also available at the following city government district hospitals:

  • Ospital ng Tondo
  • Gat Andres Bonifacio Hospital
  • Ospital ng Sampaloc
  • Justice Abad Santos General Hospital
  • Ospital ng Maynila
  • Sta. Ana Hospital

The City Government Employees' Clinic also distributed Doxycycline at Manila City Hall, as part of the city's broader campaign to protect both employees and residents from seasonal infections.

The Manila Health Department reminds all residents to take advantage of this free service and seek medical attention immediately if they have waded through floodwaters.

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