The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reports that leptospirosis cases increase in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. According to DOH, from January 4 to June 6, 2026, the country logs 2,177 leptospirosis cases. The agency states this figure is 6% higher than the number recorded during the corresponding dates of the previous year. Reports describe leptospirosis as an illness caused by leptospira bacteria, commonly associated with contaminated urine from infected animals, including rats. DOH’s update is based on surveillance figures for the January–June period, and it reflects a year-on-year increase rather than a sudden change within the months alone. Both outlets cite DOH’s statement posted on its social media account and present the same case count and growth rate, indicating a consistent national trend during the first months of 2026.
DOH reports 6% rise in leptospirosis cases to 2,177 in first half of 2026
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reports that leptospirosis cases increase in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. According to DOH, from January 4 to June 6, 2026,...
- DOH reports 2,177 leptospirosis cases in the Philippines from January 4 to June 6, 2026.
- This is a 6% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
- DOH presents the update using surveillance data for the January to early June timeframe.
- Leptospirosis is caused by leptospira bacteria and is commonly linked to contaminated urine from infected animals, such as rats.
- The reports attribute the figures to a DOH statement posted on social media.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) saw a 6% rise in leptospirosis cases from January to June 6 this year compared to the same period last year. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by leptospira bacteria, which is commonly found in contaminated urine of infected animals, such as rats. “From January 4 until June 6, 2026, the country logged 2,177 cases of leptospirosis—6% higher than the figures recorded during the same period last year,” DOH said in a Facebook post. READ: EXPLAINER: Leptospirosis kills, how to avoid it READ: Cebu City logs 93 leptospirosis cases, 17 deaths in 2025 The […]...Keep on reading: Leptospirosis cases rise by 6% says DOH
2 months agoMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) saw a 6% rise in leptospirosis cases from January to June 6 this year compared to the same period last year. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by leptospira bacteria, which is commonly found in contaminated urine of infected animals, such as rats. “From January 4 until June 6, 2026, the country logged 2,177 cases of leptospirosis—6% higher than the figures recorded during the same period last year,” DOH said in a Facebook post. READ: EXPLAINER: Leptospirosis kills, how to avoid it The department noted that 2,046 cases were reported during the same […]...Keep on reading: DOH sees 6% rise in leptospirosis; over 2,000 cases logged in last 5 months
2 months agoThe number of leptospirosis cases in the first six months of 2026 in the country has increased compared to the same period the previous year, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Wednesday.
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