DOH sees need to control rodent population to address leptospirosis Posted on August 20, 2024 by Connor Johnson ABS CBN News August 16, 2024 Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Friday emphasized the need for Metro Manila to control the rodent population as part of efforts to address leptospirosis. This, as the national capital region’s hospitals become overwhelmed with severe leptospirosis cases a few weeks after Metro Manila was hit by massive floods due to the enhanced monsoon and typhoon Carina. Read Article