Leptospirosis cases breach epidemic threshold
The DOH said leptospirosis cases recently rose 116 percent, pushing national figures past the epidemic threshold, with 10,936 suspected cases recorded as of 16…
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The DOH said leptospirosis cases recently rose 116 percent, pushing national figures past the epidemic threshold, with 10,936 suspected cases recorded as of 16…
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Manila declares a leptospirosis epidemic as cases surge following flooding, with city hospitals nearing capacity and free doxycycline distributed to exposed…
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Manila reports a sharp rise in leptospirosis cases after monsoon flooding, prompting Mayor Isko Moreno to order door-to-door health checks and expand medical…
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Inactivate ng DOH ang express lanes sa mga ospital kasunod ng pagtaas ng kaso ng leptospirosis dulot ng pagbaha at pag-ulan mula sa habagat. Tiniyak ng ahensya…
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San Lazaro Hospital in Manila records at least three leptospirosis deaths and 60 total patients following recent severe flooding in Metro Manila.
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Health Secretary Edwin Mercado inspected San Lazaro Hospital as the DOH prepared hospitals, medicines and diagnostic tests for a possible leptospirosis surge…
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Quezon City recorded 161 leptospirosis cases and 20 deaths from January 1 to August 13, prompting renewed warnings against exposure to contaminated floodwater.
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Iloilo reports 10 leptospirosis deaths and 84 cases across 32 municipalities from January to August, with agriculture-related exposure and floodwaters…
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The Department of Health has ordered leptospirosis fast lanes in public hospitals and adequate doxycycline supplies as heavy rains and flooding hit Metro…
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Under the expanded benefit package, eligible patients may receive up to P63,000 for hospital care, P170,000 for hemodialysis, and P230,000 for peritoneal…
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The Department of Health has reported a 6 percent increase in leptospirosis cases nationwide as the rainy season begins, raising concerns over flood-related…
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Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines rose 6% from January to June 2026, with farmers most affected due to frequent exposure to contaminated floodwater and…
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