Amid the rising dengue and leptospirosis cases this rainy season, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reminded its members that it covers hospital treatment for these two diseases.
PhilHealth’s dengue fever benefit package is currently at P13,000, while its dengue hemorrhagic benefit package stands at P16,000.
Meanwhile, those who were infected with leptospirosis may avail a benefit package worth P14,300.
The dengue uptrend has persisted this rainy season as the 29,021 cases logged on July 21-August 3 jumped by 25% on August 4-17, with 36,335 cases, based on the latest data by the Department of Health (DOH).
Since the year started up to September 6, a total of 208,965 dengue cases were recorded—higher by 68% compared to the same period last year with 124,157 cases.
There were also 546 deaths reported so far in 2024 due to dengue.
As to leptospirosis, DOH said that a total of 123 cases were reported nationwide from August 18-31.
The DOH has observed a rise in leptospirosis cases after the onslaught of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat in July.
Dengue and leptospirosis are part of what the DOH calls the “WILD” diseases that become prevalent during the rainy season. It stands for Water and food-borne diseases; Influenza-like illnesses; Leptospirosis; and Dengue. —Giselle Ombay/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
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