Concern over leptospirosis growing as flooding continues in Pangasinan

📆 10/09/2024 9:57 am

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Pangasinan, GMA Regional TV

📆 10/09/2024 9:57 am
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With ongoing flooding in Calasiao, Pangasinan , resident Nathan Bentigan faces daily risks without proper foot protection, as health authorities report a rise in leptospirosis cases.Bentigan, a resident of Barangay Lasip, has been navigating through floodwaters for nearly a week without proper foot protection.His boots can no longer withstand the high water levels in his area, and the cost of buying waders is prohibitive.

According to the Center for Health Development Region 1, there have been 98 confirmed cases of leptospirosis in the region from January to August this year, with 13 deaths reported.The rising floodwaters have heightened concerns about a potential increase in leptospirosis cases.

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