The Department of Health on Monday monitored an increase in the number of leptospirosis and dengue cases amid continuous rains and flash floods in the country.
From 18 June to 1 July alone, the Health department recorded a total of 182 new cases of leptospirosis, a 42-percent increase from 128 cases reported two weeks prior.
Central Luzon exhibited a continuous increase in cases in the recent six weeks, reporting nine cases from 2 to 15 July.
Meanwhile, nine regions, namely National Capital Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region and Caraga, showed an increase in cases in the last three to four weeks with seven to 53 new cases.
Ilocos Norte and Bicol, however, had an increase in cases in the recent two weeks with nine and three cases reported, respectively.
“Cases may still increase with late reports,” the agency said.
In terms of fatality, a total of 225 died from 2,079 leptospirosis cases from 1 January to 15 July.
Dengue
The agency also reported an increase in the number of dengue cases in the country.
In the last three weeks, the country logged a total of 9,486 cases, a 16 percent increase compared to the previous two weeks.
All regions except Cagayan Valley, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and Caraga showed an increase in cases over the last three to four weeks.
From 1 January to 15 July, 990 out of 80,318 cases were tagged as severe dengue.
The agency recorded a total of 299 deaths in cases, of which 39 had dengue without warning signs.
The DoH also warned that cases may still increase due to late reports.