DOH: More leptospirosis cases being reported in 2026
The Philippine Department of Health reports a 49% increase in leptospirosis cases in 2026 compared to 2025, though the case fatality rate has significantly improved. Recent data suggests the surge in infections is beginning to ease.
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THE Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, reported that more leptospirosis cases have been reported across the regions in 2026 compared to last year.In its latest report, the DOH said that a total of 12,654 leptospirosis cases have been recorded as of September 30, 2026."This is 49 percent higher than the 8,511 leptospirosis cases reported during the same period in 2025," said the DOH.It, however, noted that the case fatality rate (CFR) for leptospirosis in 2026 is now at 5.25 percent."The CFR improved significantly from 10.56 percent in 2025," noted the DOH.The CFR is defined as the proportion of the number of deaths to the number of confirmed patients of a…
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