Manila, Nov. 23 -- The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here has established dedicated adult and pediatric wards for leptospirosis patients amid the rise in cases of the infectious disease.

In a public advisory issued Saturday, the CLMMRH said it is "experiencing a rise in leptospirosis referrals, including moderate to severe cases, particularly from south Negros Occidental."

"To ensure timely and appropriate care, the hospital is prioritizing severe leptospirosis cases and setting up dedicated adult and pediatric leptospirosis wards," it added.

Data show that, CLMMRH, the apex hospital of the Department of Health (DOH) in Negros Island Region, has eight leptospirosis admissions as of Sunday, much higher c...