DOH sees need to control rodent population to address leptospirosis ABS CBN News August 16, 2024 Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Friday emphasized the need for Metro Manila to control the rodent population as part of efforts to address leptospirosis. This, as the national capital region’s hospitals become overwhelmed with severe leptospirosis cases a few weeks after Metro Manila was hit by massive floods due to the enhanced monsoon and typhoon … Read More from DOH sees need to control rodent population to address leptospirosis Read Article
DOH: Garbage issues worsen leptospirosis Inquirer August 17, 2024 Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa urged Metro Manila local governments to help address leptospirosis cases by attending to poor waste management, which increases the population of rats—the vector of the disease. “[W]hen solid waste management is poor, the rodent population numbers increase. When the rodent population numbers increase, leptospirosis cases will increase,” the … Read More from DOH: Garbage issues worsen leptospirosis Read Article
Officials warn of increase in flea-borne typhus cases in McKinney The Dallas Morning News August 10, 2024 Collin County officials are warning the public after a reported increase in cases of flea-borne typhus in McKinney. According to a news release from Collin County health care services, typhus can be spread to humans through contact with infected fleas, which become infected after biting infected animals such as dogs, cats, opossums or rats. The disease can … Read More from Officials warn of increase in flea-borne typhus cases in McKinney Read Article
