DOH ready for Senate probe on leptospirosis surge

The Department of Health (DOH) is prepared for a Senate investigation into the surge in leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila and nearby areas due to recent flooding.

Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo stated that the DOH will collaborate with senators to address the issue, emphasizing their commitment to improving public health.

Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a resolution to investigate the spike in leptospirosis cases, citing 2,396 recorded cases from June 8 to August 7, resulting in 52 deaths.

Tulfo highlighted the challenges of accessing medical supplies during flooding and called for a strategic mapping system to identify high-risk areas.

The DOH reported that leptospirosis cases rose to 3,752 by August 14 but noted a decrease from Aug. 10 to 14 with only 10 new cases per day compared to over 200 daily cases earlier in the month.