The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that it had concluded its 12-day leptospirosis response operations at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) and San Lazaro Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) According to the PRC, this effort aimed to...
BACOLOD CITY – Six individuals have died from leptospirosis here, the City Health Office said. Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environment and Sanitation Division, said the two most recent fatalities were a construction worker and an Information Technology (IT) graduate. SIX persons have died...
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Health reported 73 leptospirosis cases with five deaths from January 1 to August 10 in the Cordillera region. AN individual can get leptospirosis from exposure to floodwater. According to DOH-Regional Information Officer Geeny Anne Austria, Apayao province...
Amid the rising numbers of leptospirosis and dengue cases in tandem with the threat of the spread of mpox (formerly monkeypox) in the country, President Marcos has urged local government units (LGUs) to maximize the use of technology to promote public health and transform their respective...
(ARNOLD QUIZOL/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Aug. 15 said the majority of leptospirosis deaths have been reported in Metro Manila, following a surge in cases caused by the widespread flooding from Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) last month....
(ARNOLD QUIZOL/MANILA BULLETIN) San Lazaro Hospital Medical Director Dr. Rontgene Solante on Wednesday, Aug. 14 called for immediate medical intervention for individuals who waded in floodwaters, as the facility reported an increase in moderate to severe leptospirosis cases following the widespread...
(ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant increase in leptospirosis cases following the flooding caused by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) in late July. As of Tuesday, Aug. 13, DOH data showed that 255 new...
As it prepares for an anticipated increase in leptospirosis cases in the coming weeks, the Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday, Aug. 12, that a surge response plan is already in place and that there is no current shortage of hospital beds. (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) “Hindi...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) must treat the rise in leptospirosis cases as a wake-up call and a reason to get its act together. Thus, said House Deputy Majority...
To help strengthen its workforce following an influx of leptospirosis patients due to the onslaught of Typhoon Carina, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, Aug. 9, dispatched a nursing team and volunteers to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). (Photo from Philippine Red...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Aug. 9, advised leptospirosis patients to seek treatment at nearby hospitals with equal capability. Flooding situation at Taft Avenue and UN Avenue in Manila on July 24, 2024. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) In a public health advisory, the DOH noted...
BACOLOD CITY – A 47-year-old construction worker from Barangay Pahanocoy was reported as the fourth suspected leptospirosis fatality in this city this year. Dr. Grace Tan, head of the City Health Office Environment and Sanitation Division, said the patient waded in floodwater from July 7 to...
