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As the rainy season descends upon Davao City, the City Health Office (CHO) has issued a bulletin warning residents about the increased risk of leptospirosis. This bacterial disease, which affects both humans and animals, is primarily spread through the urine of infected animals. With the region experiencing frequent flooding, the potential for outbreaks has heightened, prompting the CHO to take proactive measures to safeguard public health.

The resilient communities of the Davao Region, already grappling with the aftermath of recent floods and landslides, now face a new health crisis as cases of leptospirosis surge.