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Leptospirosis cases surge, NKTI limits walk-in admissions
PH🩺 Health15 hr. ago

Leptospirosis cases surge, NKTI limits walk-in admissions

The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City has restricted walk-in admissions at its emergency room due to operating at full bed capacity. This decision comes amid a significant increase in leptospirosis cases and a high patient volume. The move aims to ensure that patients needing urgent care and hospitalization receive priority treatment. The situation highlights the strain on healthcare resources caused by the rising number of leptospirosis infections.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer logoPhilippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter15 hr. ago
Leptospirosis cases surge, NKTI limits walk-in admissions

The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City has restricted walk-in admissions at its emergency room due to operating at full bed capacity. This decision comes amid a significant increase in leptospirosis cases and a high patient volume. The move aims to ensure that patients needing urgent care and hospitalization receive priority treatment. The situation highlights the strain on healthcare resources caused by the rising number of leptospirosis infections.

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