MANILA: The Department of Health on Saturday (Dec 13) reminded the public to seek early medical consultations once they experience symptoms of leptospirosis as the agency reported over 700 cases of the illness in Central Visayas from November to December 2025.
DOH Media and Promotion Bureau Director Tina Marasigan said that the DOH’s data as of Dec 10, it logged 744 cases of leptospirosis in Central Visayas since Nov 1, 2025. This came after Typhoon Tino heavily affected the area last November.
