Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Leptospirosis cases in Iloilo drop by 46% in 2024 By Ime Sornito -Thursday, January 9, 2025 Quiñon Quiñon ILOILO – This province recorded a 46% decrease in leptospirosis cases in 2024 compared to the previous year. According to data from the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO), 208 cases with eight fatalities were reported from January 1 to December 31, 2024, a significant decline from the 385 cases in 2023. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with urine from infected animals or environments contaminated by it. The bacteria enter the body through cuts, abrasions, or the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. Early symptoms include high fever, severe headache, muscle pain, chills, redness of the eyes, abdominal pain, jaundice, skin rashes, and gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, IPHO head, attributed the decline in cases to the El Niño phenomenon, which resulted in less rainfall, reducing the likelihood of floodwaters where the bacteria thrive. Additionally, heightened awareness among farmers and laborers led to more precautions, such as wearing protective gear and availing prophylactic treatment from health facilities. Most cases in 2024 involved farmers and laborers exposed to floodwaters contaminated with rat urine, which carries the leptospira bacteria. “Most of our cases this year, as in previous years, involve farmers who waded through floodwaters due to the nature of their work,” Quiñon explained. The IPHO continues to remind the public to avoid wading in floodwaters, which may be contaminated. If unavoidable, individuals are advised to wear protective gear and wash their feet thoroughly with soap and clean water after exposure. Quiñon also urged residents to maintain cleanliness inside and outside their homes, particularly in managing waste to prevent rodent infestations. The municipalities with the highest leptospirosis cases in 2024 were: * Janiuay – 21 cases (one death) * Leon – 14 cases (one death) * Oton – 13 cases * Badiangan — 12 cases * Tigbauan – 11 cases * Alimodian – 10 cases * Pototan – eight cases * Lambunao – eight cases * San Miguel – seven cases (one death) * Santa Barbara – seven cases The remaining 30 municipalities and Passi City recorded lower numbers, with only three municipalities—Batad, Bingawan, and San Rafael — reporting zero leptospirosis cases in 2024. The 30, including Passi City, are: Cabatuan (six with one death), Estancia (six), Pavia (six), Miag-ao (five), Barotac Nuevo (four with one death), Barotac Viejo (four), Calinog (four), Guimbal (four),Igbaras (four), Lemery (four), Zarraga (four), Carles (three), Dueñas (three), Maasin (three), Mina (three), New Lucena (three), Passi City (three), San Enrique (three), Sara (three with one death), Balasan (three), Leganes (three), Ajuy (two), Anilao (two), Concepcion (two), Dingle (two), Dumangas (two), Tubungan (two), Banate (two), San Dioniso (one), and San Joaquin (one). Proper disposal of waste and proactive health measures are emphasized as key strategies to sustain the declining trend of leptospirosis cases in the province./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. ( 2025, Janauary 9 ). Leptospirosis cases in Iloilo drop by 46% in 2024. Panay News, 2 & 15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leptospirosis cases in Iloilo drop by 46% in 2024 Description An account of the resource ILOILO – This province recorded a 46% decrease in leptospirosis cases in 2024 compared to the previous year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/leptospirosis-cases-in-iloilo-drop-by-46-in-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News </a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 9, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Leptospirosis Bacterial diseases in animals Medical statistics Iloilo Province Iloilo Provincial Health Office