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WHAT TO AVOID. The Department of Health and the World Health Organization warn against tides in floodwaters because of the risk of leptospirosis. Photo of Rob Reyes / Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – The Ministry of Health declared on Thursday, July 5, an epidemic of leptospirosis in some barangays in Quezon City, Taguig, Pasig, Paranaque, Navotas, Mandaluyong and Malabon
. In an interview with CNN Philippines Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the number of cases was now higher than average in the last 5 years.
"These cases are already considered epidemic threshold foci, which means that cases reported now in these cities and baranagays – as I reported them one by one – they have already exceeded the number or the average number for the last 5 years, "he said.
Rappler confirmed with Under Secretary of Health Enrique Domingo
The DOH has already recorded a 60% increase in leptospirosis cases and 38 deaths in the National Capital Region as of July 1. 006] Nationwide, the DOH also recorded a 41% increase with 1,040 cases registered as of June 16. [19659006] Increased cases of continuous heavy rainfall and poor garbage collection in the barangays
The Ministry of Health has already indicated that it pre-positioned drugs in parts of the country to meet the demand. increase in the number of case
Duque reminded the public that leptospirosis is a major problem. preventable disease "for as long as everyone does their part." – Rappler.com
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