Via the Philippine Information Agency: DOH-8 reports deaths due to leptospirosis, tetanus.
The Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas reported two deaths due to tetanus and leptospirosis in typhoon-affected areas.
DOH Assistant Secretary Paulyn Rosell-Ubial said that at present, they have received 13 suspected cases due to leptospirosis with one death.
As for tetanus cases, Ubial said 10 cases were reported with one death.
“I would like to inform the public especially those who need medical attention to visit our hospitals, we have already eight functional hospitals in the region,” said Ubial.
The five hospitals can now perform major surgical operations such as the Eastern Visayas Medical Center, Remedios T. Romualdez Hospital, Divine Word University Hospital (formerly St. Paul), Field Hospitals of Australia and Germany located at Palo, Leyte.
“While the other three primary hospitals are accepting out-patient services and minor operations, ” Ubial added.
