17/08/2026
๐๐ฉ๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐๐๐, ๐๐ค๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐จ!
It has been raining intermittently these past few weeks in Manila and in the nearby provinces. We know how challenging it is for everyone to do our everyday work and household tasks like commuting, meeting, and visiting/interacting with members. The threat of Leptospirosis is evident, as the Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,877 total nationwide leptospirosis cases as of mid-July. Letโs be informed and stay healthy as this monsoon rain is expected to persist until August 19. Letโs remember these safety reminders:
๐ผ๐ซ๐ค๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ก๐ค๐ค๐๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐จ: Stay out of stagnant or running floodwater whenever possible. If wading is unavoidable, wear high rubber boots and protective waterproof gear to shield your legs and feet.
๐พ๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ ๐พ๐ช๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐๐จ: Clean and seal any open scratches, cuts, or sores with waterproof bandages before going outdoors to block bacteria from entering your skin.
๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ค๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ข๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ฎ: If you come into contact with floodwater, thoroughly wash your feet, hands, and legs with antibacterial soap and clean water right away.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฎ๐ก๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ค๐จ๐๐: Consult a doctor or visit a local health center within 24 to 48 hours of wading in floodwater. Medical professionals can prescribe preventive antibiotics (such as Doxycycline) to drastically reduce infection risks.
๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐: Keep food covered and store water in sealed containers to prevent rodent contamination. Never consume food or drinks that may have touched floodwater or came into contact with pests.
For leptospirosis inquiries and hospital coordination in Metro Manila, you can call the following hotlines:
๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ง๐ค ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ (๐พ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฉ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ค๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ): Call (02) 8531-0037 or 0920-283-2758.
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐ช๐ก๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐: Dial 1552, then Press 2 to access free medical consultations regarding flood exposure and proactive prevention.
๐ฟ๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐: Contact 0917-837-0631 for broader health support.