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DOH cautions against leptospirosis

The Department of Health on Sunday urged Filipinos to prepare emergency kits as Super Typhoon Nando threatens to bring heavy rains, floods, and landslides...

DOH: Stay safe, avoid wading in floodwaters

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday urged the public to immediately seek medical consultation after wading through floodwaters to prevent leptospirosis. “Immediately consult a...

Health Risks Rise as Rainy Season Brings Surge of Diseases

As the rainy season continues across the country, health officials are warning the public about higher risks of dengue, leptospirosis, and other water-borne illnesses....

DOH warns public vs. leptospirosis amid flooding

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned the public about the heightened risk of leptospirosis as heavy rains and flooding persist in many...

DOH: Leptospirosis cases easing; Tulfo urges safeguards

Senator Erwin Tulfo and Department of Health Undersecretary Mary Ann Palermo-Maestral on Wednesday presented contrasting views on leptospirosis, with Tulfo warning of rising cases...

Leptospirosis cases decline but dengue up by 7% – DOH

Leptospirosis cases are declining while dengue numbers have slightly increased following the monsoon rains and typhoons in July, the Department of Health on Saturday...

Fast lanes for leptospirosis

GRATEFUL, but, at the same time, unnerved, that health authorities have opened to date at least 19 specialized “fast lanes” for leptospirosis cases in...

Leptospirosis deaths rise

Hospitals filled to capacity but expert says worst is over Public hospitals are gearing up for more leptospirosis cases following recent typhoons and widespread flooding,...

Red Cross on standby as hospitals face leptospirosis strain

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) intensified its operations nationwide as leptospirosis cases rose following recent typhoons and widespread flooding.PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon...

19 DOH hospitals open ‘fast lanes’ as leptospirosis cases may still rise

Nineteen Department of Health hospitals in the National Capital Region have opened “fast lanes” specifically for leptospirosis cases, DOH said yesterday. In a radio interview,...

Overflow

Dozens of Leptospirosis patients have been transferred to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute's (NKTI) Gym and Wellness Center which was converted into a...

DOH warns over use of lepto meds w/out prescription

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Thursday reminded the public that doxycycline medication should be taken under a physician’s prescription. The Department of Health (DOH) issued...

Boy, 20, dies after searching for father in toxic floodwaters

The Catholic Church has lamented the death of a young man due to leptospirosis a few days after searching for his missing father, wading...

DOH on alert amid rising cases of leptospirosis

Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday raised an alert over a potential surge in leptospirosis cases following intense monsoon rains and successive tropical storms...
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