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Number of lepto cases drop; slight rise in dengue incidence noted - DOH

Manila Bulletin

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August 24, 2025

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, August 23, announced a continued decline in leptospirosis cases nationwide while closely monitoring dengue infections during the ongoing rainy season.

- BY MERLINA HERNANDO-MALIPOT

From August 17 to 21, DOH said only 18 new leptospirosis cases were recorded a sharp decrease from the 1,112 cases reported during the week following Typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong from August 3 to 9.

Since the official start of the rainy season on June 8, the DOH said a total of 4,436 leptospirosis cases have been documented across the country.

"Nananatiling naka-alerto ang mga DOH hospitals sa banta ng sakit dahil panahon pa rin ng tag-ulan (DOH hospitals remain on alert for disease threats as it is still the rainy season)," the DOH said.

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