Health — August 27, 2026
Leptospirosis, vaccination and animal-disease monitoring lead today’s health picture. Manila has reported five leptospirosis deaths while offering preventive antibiotics, Mimaropa is midway through a measles-rubella vaccination campaign, and African swine fever remains under watch in Negros Oriental.
Last updated: 5:01 AM PHT
Manila reports five leptospirosis deaths, offers free antibiotics
The Manila city government has reported five deaths from leptospirosis and is making prophylactic antibiotics available to residents who may have been exposed to contaminated floodwater. Health authorities continue advising people to avoid floodwater where possible and to seek medical assessment promptly after risky exposure or if symptoms develop.
Source: Philippine News Agency / Manila LGU
DOH monitors leptospirosis following floods and heavy rains
The Department of Health continues monitoring leptospirosis as repeated flooding raises exposure risks in affected communities. The bacterial disease can be contracted through water contaminated by infected animal urine, making protective footwear, wound protection and early consultation important during the rainy season.
Mimaropa reaches halfway point of measles-rubella vaccination target
Health authorities in Mimaropa have reached roughly half of the region’s measles-rubella vaccination target, with the campaign continuing to close immunity gaps among eligible children. Sustained coverage is important because measles can spread rapidly where vaccination levels fall below community-protection thresholds.
African swine fever remains a concern in Negros Oriental
African swine fever remains under monitoring in Negros Oriental, keeping biosecurity and movement controls important for local hog raisers. ASF does not infect humans, but outbreaks can cause major losses to farms and affect pork supply and livelihoods.
Source: Philippine News Agency
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