Rappler's latest stories on leptospirosis
Cardinal Tagle issues 'oratio imperata' vs dengue, leptospirosis
The Archdiocese of Manila calls on Catholics to pray 'for the healing of those who are sick and for the protection of everyone from these and other illness'
Fewer leptospirosis cases recorded in Calabarzon in 2019
Despite the marked decrease in cases, the Department of Health reminds the public to keep away from floodwaters to avoid catching the disease
113 deaths due to leptospirosis since January 2019
Though the number of cases are much lower than last year, the Department of Health still warns the public of the dangers of the bacterial disease
DOH reports 1,227 leptospirosis cases so far in Metro Manila
This is a 358% increase from the 268 recorded cases during the same period in 2017
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DOH declares leptospirosis outbreak in several barangays
(UPDATED) Cases in several Metro Manila cities now breach the average number in the last 5 years
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DOH records 60% increase in leptospirosis cases in NCR
Nationwide, the DOH also recorded a 41% increase, with 1,040 leptospirosis cases recorded as of June 16, 2018
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The Department of Health records 1,030 leptospirosis cases nationwide from January to June 9 this year
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6 dead, 52 admitted in a week due to leptospirosis
The National Kidney and Transplant Institute has converted its covered basketball gym into a leptospirosis ward
DOH's tips to protect yourself against the common rainy season diseases
Here's how you can prevent getting dengue, leptospirosis, cholera, hepatitis A, typhoid fever, and influenza
Waspada 6 penyakit yang sering muncul pada musim banjir
Berikut adalah daftar penyakit yang harus Anda waspadai selama musim banjir
Flood-hit Cagayan de Oro sees shortage of leptospirosis medicine
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III who hails from the city says the medicine will be sourced in Manila instead
2 napi tewas, 30 dirawat karena terjangkit bakteri leptospirosis di lapas Malang
Lapas nyatakan status KLB Leptospirosis
What are the common rainy season diseases?
Here are the signs and some prevention tips
Looking back: the records of Ondoy
Five years after Ondoy hit the country its record remains unmatched by other disasters that followed
Olongapo city offers bounties for dead rats
The headlines generated by the bounties are meant to help spread the word about the dangers of leptospirosis
DOH warns public of common diseases during rainy season
The health department provides tips on how to stay healthy and avoid influenza leptospirosis waterborne infections and dengue this rainy season
Dumpsite blamed for Olongapo leptospirosis outbreak
Hospital records show that 11 patients with leptospirosis have died while 500 are infected with the deadly disease
PhilHealth to cover leptospirosis victims in Olongapo
PhilHealth president Alex Padilla also says PhilHealth benefits are constantly being expanded to include indigents and the informal sector
Under control? Leptospirosis claims more lives
Deaths from leptospirosis reach 10 and the number of those infected surges to 426 on October 11 as the Gordon hospital continues to deal with overcrowding
Metro Manila worst hit by leptospirosis
Over 600 cases of leptospirosis were recorded in Metro Manila in a span of a year the highest in the country
DOH: Olongapo leptospirosis outbreak under control
Health Secretary Enrique Ona says urban rats that are the carriers – found in houses and sewers – caused the leptospirosis ourbreak
Olongapo leptospirosis toll climbs to 8
UPDATED The toll from the leptospirosis outbreak rose by 2
6 die of leptospirosis, 132 ill in Olongapo
UPDATED Residents complain of slow cleanup two weeks after the floods subsided They fear an outbreak of diseases
7 die of leptospirosis in PGH
7 deaths in just 4 days is considered high given the yearly average of 40 deaths due to leptospirosis
Metro gov't hospitals on alert for leptospirosis cases
Hospitals agreed there will be no elective surgeries for the meantime priority will be given to leptospirosis patients
Health department warns of possible rise in leptospirosis cases
DOH said that cases may be lower compared to those caused by tropical storm "Ondoy" in Sept 2009 because antibiotics have already been distributed among at-risk population
Disease alert in aftermath of floods
Emergency relief officials and doctors have been deployed to flood devastated communities to prevent outbreaks of disease
Aquino hits 'lepto' drug overpricing
President Benigno Aquino III accuses a pharmaceutical company of overpricing leptospirosis drugs by 750 amid widespread flooding
'Lepto' alert due to floods
Residents in flooded areas are advised to go the hospital at the first sign of fever to check for possible leptospirosis
