Leptospirosis cases jump by 845 in 2 weeks

PGH ready to accept non-leptospirosis patients from NKTI

MANILA, Philippines —  Malacanang said the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) would accommodate patients who contracted leptospirosis amid reports that the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) has almost maximized its bed capacity.The NKTI is reportedly at full bed capacity due to the surge in leptospirosis cases as some communities in Metro Manila were submerged in floodwaters for days following persistent rains brought by recent succ…

Leptospirosis cases jump by 845 in 2 weeks

Leptospirosis cases in the country climbed by 25% over the past few weeks of heavy rains.

DOH says it's ready in case of leptospirosis surge due to floods

The DOH said it is ready to respond to the increasing number of leptospirosis cases, the result of many people having to wade through contaminated floodwaters in the last few weeks.

Over 4,000 leptospirosis cases logged, 37% lower than last year—DOH

More than 4,000 leptospirosis cases have been recorded across the country, down 37 percent from the 6,839 cases logged in the same period last year, the Department of Health (DOH) bared on Monday, Aug. 24.Based on the agency’s data as of Aug. 22, the DOH recorded a total of 4,285 leptospirosis cases in the country.“Bagama’t mas mababa ito ng 37% kumpara sa 6,839 na kasong naitala sa parehong panahon noong nakaraang taon, nakapagtala pa rin ng ba…

PGH, NKTI Strengthen Referral Link Amid Leptospirosis Surge

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) on Monday assured the public of its close coordination with the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) to strengthen referral protocols amid the seasonal rise in leptospirosis cases. In an official statement, the hospital management noted that both PGH and NKTI are currently attending to a higher volume of leptospirosis patients due to the recent flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains. To optimiz…