1月至10月,菲律宾有5,835例脑膜炎病例和509人死亡,比上一年增加了16%。 5,835 leptospirosis cases and 509 deaths in the Philippines from January to October, a 16% increase from the previous year.

菲律宾的麻风病病例激增,卫生部报告1月至10月5日有5 835例病例和509人死亡,比上一年增加了16%。 Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines have surged, with the Department of Health reporting 5,835 cases and 509 deaths from January to October 5, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. 这种感染通过被动物尿污染的水传播,在洪水发生后构成更大的风险。 The infection, spread through water contaminated with animal urine, poses heightened risks after flooding. 卫生秘书Teodoro Herbosa建议公众避免洪水,并保持卫生以防止感染,特别是预计会有更多降雨。 Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa advises the public to avoid floodwaters and practice hygiene to prevent infection, especially with more rain expected.