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).
The figures come as persistent rains and flooding continue across the region, raising concerns over increased exposure to contaminated floodwater, mud and soil.
In a briefing reported by national media, DOH-CAR said the 123 cases represent a 13-percent decrease from the number recorded during the same period in 2025. Despite the decline, health authorities continue to urge the public to take precautions, particularly farmers and other outdoor workers who are frequently exposed to wet soil and water.
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