Tag page - Leptospirosis

The Muntinlupa City government through its City Health Office (CHO) warned residents to take caution against leptospirosis especially this rainy season.  According to the Department of Health (DOH) website, leptospirosis “is an illness transmitted through mud or water contaminated by the urine...

Muntinlupa’s dengue cases totaled more than 100 from January to July 14 this year as the city government reminded the public to destroy breeding grounds of mosquitoes.  According to Dr. Juancho Bunyi, head of the Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO), from Jan. 1 to July 14 this year, a total...

DOH The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against diseases that are prevalent during the rainy season. Some diseases that are common during the rainy season include influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue, the DOH said. “The DOH is reminding the public to take flu shots, avoid wading...

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public vs leptospirosis this typhoon season. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) recorded nearly 600 leptospirosis cases from January to June of this year. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that a total of 589 leptospirosis...

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public vs leptospirosis this typhoon season. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) As typhoon “Fabian” continues to leave many areas flooded, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, July 22, warned the public of the risk of leptospirosis. “Hygiene and...