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DOH reports 43 leptospirosis deaths for past 3 weeks
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 523 new leptospirosis cases nationwide from August 8 to 13, with 43 deaths recorded over the past three weeks.
This tally is in addition to the 255 cases recorded nationwide from July 25 to August 7, following Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
Approximately 81 percent of the new cases are adults, while 19 percent are children.
Of the fatalities, 41 are adults and two are children, with most deaths occurring in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Currently, eight patients are on mechanical ventilators, and 243 are undergoing dialysis.
The DOH has activated its surge capacity plan, directing hospitals to allot more beds for leptospirosis patients, with some facilities utilizing gyms to accommodate the influx.
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Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin, a former Health Secretary, criticized the Department of Health (DOH) for its inadequate response to a surge in leptospirosis cases.
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The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) has converted its gymnasium into a ward to accommodate a surge in leptospirosis patients following tropical cyclone Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.
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Department of Health (DOH) NCR hospitals have activated their surge capacity plans due to a significant increase in leptospirosis cases nationwide.
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San Lazaro Hospital is considering referring dialysis patients to other medical facilities due to a surge in leptospirosis cases and a strain on its resources.
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