The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Tuesday, Sept. 4, warned of an increasing surge in leptospirosis cases in the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Data released by DOH showed 3,325 cases reported nationwide between Jan. 1 and Aug. 19. Recent statistics from the DOH...
The Antipolo City local government on Wednesday, Aug. 23, cautioned its citizens against leptospirosis as the national government observed an uptick of cases in the CALABARZON region. According to Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) had...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded the public anew regarding its coverage for dengue and leptospirosis given its prevalence during the rainy season. MB file photo PhilHealth made the statement after the Department of Health (DOH) reported more than 80,000 cases...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday, August 8, said the city government is fully prepared for the rainy days and the expected seasonal diseases. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay She assured Makatizens of their safety and welfare in case of flooding and other emergencies by investing on...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Aug. 1, warned the public against waterborne diseases, particularly this rainy season. Other infections such as dengue, leptospirosis, and influenza can also be contracted through exposure to floodwaters. The health department advised refraining from...
(Unsplash) Anti-leptospirosis drugs should be stockpiled at evacuation centers during the rainy season. Thus, said Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes, who noted that diseases like leptospirosis were likely to surge during typhoons. "Leptospirosis is a preventable disease. Sa mga panahong ganito...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 182 new leptospirosis cases from June 18 to July 1, marking a 42 percent increase compared to the 128 cases reported two weeks earlier. The total number of leptospirosis cases, based on DOH's data from January 1 to July 15, has now reached 2,079. "Region III...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Health Office recorded seven leptospirosis fatalities from January to June this year. The ZCHO logged a total of 73 leptospirosis cases in the same period....
BACOLOD CITY – The City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) reported an 80 percent increase in leptospirosis cases in 2022. Dr. Grace Tan, CESU head, said 45 cases, including 11 deaths, were recorded last year, compared to the 25 cases with six deaths in 2021. The age range of patients...
DOH The Department of Health once again reminded the public to be wary of leptospirosis amid the flooding in some parts of the country due to tropical storm Florita. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that cases of leptospirosis may increase during the rainy season. "Magpapaalala...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public vs leptospirosis this typhoon season. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public to avoid wading in flood water as this may cause leptospirosis. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement amid...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) released a warning on Tuesday, July 19, regarding the dangers of leptospirosis. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS FACEBOOK) The floods brought by the rainy season can bring various diseases; one of those is leptospirosis, said PRC on its Facebook account. It is a disease caused...
