Leptospirosis still on the rise in Manila
Residents and motorists wade through a flooded street in Baseco, Tondo, Manila, on 17 September 2026, despite health concerns over leptospirosis in the city. The Manila Health Department reported 34 new leptospirosis cases the previous day, bringing the city’s total to 1,354 cases since January, including 41 deaths.
Residents and motorists wade through a flooded street in Baseco, Tondo, Manila, on 17 September 2026, despite health concerns over leptospirosis in the city. The Manila Health Department reported 34 new leptospirosis cases the previous day, bringing the city’s total to 1,354 cases since January, including 41 deaths.
