DOH records spike in leptospirosis cases in PH

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00:00 The Department of Health or DOH has seen an increase in leptospirosis cases due to recent

00:05 typhoons and heavy rain.

00:07 An approximately 3,700 cases were reported from January to September 2nd, a 70 percent

00:15 rise from 2022.

00:17 In the previous three to four weeks, 733 incidents were recorded.

00:21 However, it rose to 32 percent from the previous two weeks.

00:26 Leptospirosis cases have increased in six regions, including NCR, Regions 1, 3, and

00:32 4A.

00:33 Of the overall leptospirosis cases, 410 have been fatal.

00:37 The DOH advises keeping a clean environment, wearing protective footwear in flooded regions,

00:43 and drinking clean water to prevent leptospirosis.

00:46 "The reported cases are not only due to the rain, but also because we are seeing a

00:58 return, our surveillance is getting stronger, not just due to COVID, but for all diseases.

01:03 14 percent is actually related to farming.

01:06 And the occupation that is most affected are the laborers, fishers, drivers, and even those

01:15 in fishing related industry.