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DOH: Leptospirosis cases lower this year
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DOH: Leptospirosis cases lower this year

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a 23 percent decrease in leptospirosis cases this year compared to the same period last year. From January 4 to August 26, 2023, there were 5,486 confirmed cases, down from 7,163 in the previous year. Health Undersecretary Dr. Gloria Balboa highlighted the decline during a press briefing, though the article does not specify the reasons behind the reduction.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer logoPhilippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
DOH: Leptospirosis cases lower this year

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a 23 percent decrease in leptospirosis cases this year compared to the same period last year. From January 4 to August 26, 2023, there were 5,486 confirmed cases, down from 7,163 in the previous year. Health Undersecretary Dr. Gloria Balboa highlighted the decline during a press briefing, though the article does not specify the reasons behind the reduction.

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