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The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday, August 13, that it has expanded its leptospirosis fast lanes to 49 hospitals nationwide. The DOH said that the initiative aligns with President Marcos’ directive to enhance rapid and efficient medical responses to leptospirosis and other...

As the Philippines continued to deal with the issue of floods in various places, the Department of Health (DOH) warned the residents of waterborne and diarrheal diseases that can emerge in such situations.   ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN    Health Undersecretary Dr. Enrique Tayag, in a...

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...