DOH Confirm Typhoon Karding Damage Health Care Facilities in Luzon Typhoon Karding left the PAR but “partially damage’ 21 health care facilities in Philippines the Department of Health said Tuesday. The Department of Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that, roofs of medical facilities were torn off because of the strong wind that the typhoon … Read more
Marikina City Feared of Looting Attempt and Leptospirosis Infection After Ulysses Marikina City government is now on guard for possible looting attempts and leptospirosis outbreak following the massive flood due to Typhoon Ulysses. According to the report of ABS-CBN News, Marikina City Vice Mayor Marion Andres said Friday, they will be distributing prophylaxis antibiotics to … Read more
Signs, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention of Leptospirosis Here are the signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention for leptospirosis, which is the most common disease during this rainy season. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that came from animal urine, which could affect both human and animals. The disease is very common in tropical areas that can enter … Read more
North Areas Of Philippines Affected By Heavy Downpour Caused By Two Storms TWO STORMS – The northern parts of the country will still continue to face heavy downpour caused by two storms outside Philippine Area of Responsibility. Based on the report, PAGASA reported that at least five (5) weather systems are spotted around the country. The … Read more
DOH Gives Precautionary Measures On Leptospirosis The Department of Health (DOH) gives information about the symptoms and how to prevent leptospirosis. This rainy season, massive floods and various types of diseases are very common in the country especially for those wading in floodwater. Leptospirosis, a viral infection that can get from the urine of animals … Read more
Here Are The Things That You Must Know About Leptospirosis Here are the things that you need to know about ‘Leptospirosis’ affecting the health of thousands of Filipino people in the country. This rainy season, leptospirosis is one of the most common bacterial infections affecting the health of the Filipinos. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection … Read more
DOH Warns Public About Leptospirosis LEPTOSPIROSIS – The Department of Health is warning the public about the Leptospirosis. Most especially during the rainy season, there are cases of Leptospirosis in the different hospitals around the Philippines. Based on a report, the DOH has recently declared an outbreak in certain areas in the country. Undeniably, there are areas that … Read more
Lepto Outbreak Declared By DOH In These Following Areas The Department of Health (DOH) has declared a Lepto outbreak or leptospirosis outbreak in different areas in Metro Manila. The health department is now closely monitoring the ‘leptospirosis’ cases in the Philippines affecting the health of the Filipino people. Over the past few weeks, about 1, … Read more
One person in the province of Iloilo surrenders to leptospirosis. The local authorities of Iloilo on Thursday confirmed that they have recorded the first death in the province this year due to leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. According to the … Read more
Leptospirosis was confirmed to be the cause of 4 deaths and 20 people still hospitalized in Sibuco town, Zamboanga del Norte last week. Health Officials were not able to identify first the disease because of its unusual symptoms. DOH (–foul word(s) removed–)istant Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag sent a team from the Research Institute for Tropical … Read more