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leptospirosis
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on leptospirosis.
10 die of leptospirosis in Iloilo
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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DOH orders leptospirosis fast lanes in public hospitals
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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PhilHealth expands coverage for leptospirosis
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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DoH: Leptospirosis cases up 6%
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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DOH reports 6% rise in leptospirosis cases
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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QC ‘lepto’ cases on the rise, claims 4
Quezon City records four leptospirosis deaths in early 2026 as cases surge 72% from last year; health officials urge caution during floods.
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Four deaths logged in QC from leptospirosis
Quezon City reports a concerning rise in leptospirosis cases, with four fatalities and 31 infections recorded from January to March. The QCESD urges caution…
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Four deaths logged in QC from leptospirosis
Quezon City reports four fatalities from leptospirosis, highlighting the dangers of flood-related infections. With 31 cases recorded this year, the QCESD urges…
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LEPTO ALERT: Hospitals swamped as post-Tino flood triggers deadly surge in Negros
Leptospirosis cases in Negros Occidental have spiked sharply following Typhoon Tino’s flash floods, with CLMMRH reporting 22 admissions and one child fatality.…
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Caloocan cops in ‘lepto’ boy case slapped with admin raps
Napolcom files administrative charges against seven Caloocan police officers over the death of a young altar boy who contracted leptospirosis while searching…
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Leptospirosis cases further decline
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DOH reports sharp drop in leptospirosis cases nationwide
Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines have dropped sharply to just 18 new cases from August 17–21, down from over 1,000 the previous week, according to the…
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Public warned vs leptospirosis anew
The Department of Health warns the public about leptospirosis risks after recent floods, urging precautions and immediate medical attention for exposure.
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Father of altar boy who died of leptospirosis files charges vs. Caloocan cops
Jayson Dela Rosa, father of a 20-year-old altar boy who died of leptospirosis, filed administrative charges against Caloocan cops for arbitrary detention and…
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Leptospirosis cases lower — DoH
Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines drop significantly, with the Department of Health maintaining 49 fast lanes nationwide for rapid diagnosis and treatment…
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