00:00More than a week after continuous rains and flooding, the Hospital ng Maynila reports a sharp increase in leptospirosis cases.
00:07The hospital's emergency room, which has a combined bed capacity of 37, is now overcrowded with over 80 patients.
00:15Some patients are left standing or sitting due to a lack of space, prompting the transfer of mild cases to other hospitals.
00:22The Department of Health urges those exposed to floodwaters to seek immediate medical consultation and antibiotic treatment.
