Doctors and nurses attend to a leptospirosis patient at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City on Friday, August 8, 2025. The NKTI reported a rise in leptospirosis admissions amid heavy rains and flooding across Metro Manila. The Department of Health has urged the public to avoid wading through floodwaters and to seek early medical consultation if symptoms appear.Photo by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE