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DOH: Leptospirosis cases plateauing
Department of Health (DOH) official Albert Domingo announced that leptospirosis cases in the Philippines are unlikely to surge and have shown signs of plateauing.
Domingo explained that the incubation period for leptospirosis ranges from two to 30 days, with cases usually increasing one to two weeks after heavy flooding.
This explains the recent surge in leptospirosis cases at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippine General Hospital, and San Lazaro Hospital.
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) announced that its emergency room overcapacity has eased significantly from 400 percent to 98 percent following the activation of "fast lanes" for leptospirosis.
Domingo confirmed that PGH's overcapacity issue is now "more manageable".
To address the influx of patients due to recent flooding caused by the monsoon rains and typhoons, the DOH opened "fast lanes" for suspected leptospirosis cases in all 19 hospitals in Metro Manila.
DOH data showed that 2,396 leptospirosis cases were recorded from June 8 to Aug. 7, with most cases coming from Metro Manila.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant decrease in daily leptospirosis cases, dropping from an average of nearly 200 to just 10 between August 3-9 and August 10-14.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 2,396 verified leptospirosis cases nationwide from June 8 to August 7, 2025, with many cases originating from Metro Manila.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has established "Leptospirosis Fast Lanes" in 19 select hospitals nationwide to expedite consultation and treatment for individuals potentially exposed to leptospirosis.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has expanded the number of leptospirosis fast lanes nationwide from 27 to 49 hospitals, following a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
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An infectious diseases expert, Dr. Rontgene Solante, stated that the recent increase in leptospirosis cases in the country is not expected to escalate into a public health emergency.
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