8 Dead, 123 downed by Leptospirosis in Cordillera, DOH reports
Health authorities in the Cordillera region of the Philippines have reported 123 cases of leptospirosis and eight deaths between January and August 2026. Officials are urging caution, particularly among farmers, as heavy rains and flooding increase the risk of exposure to contaminated water.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing public health challenges posed by climate-related flooding and infectious disease management in rural areas.
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Eight people have died while 123 cases of leptospirosis were recorded in the Cordillera Administrative Region from January 4 to August 1, 2026, according to the Department of Health–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR).
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