DOH: Leptospirosis cases lower this year

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said cases of leptospirosis so far this year had decreased by 23 percent, with 5,486 cases recorded from Jan. 4 to Aug. 26 this year compared to 7,163 in the same period last year. At a press briefing, Health Undersecretary Dr. Gloria…