The University of the Philippines (UP), in partnership with UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH), is inviting you to join the fight against COVID-19.
Join us this Friday, August 6, 2021 at 12 noon for another special topic episode of the “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series. Titled “COVID-19 na, Lepto pa!,” the webinar will revolve around the possible rise of not only COVID-19 cases, but leptospirosis and other seasonal-related diseases as well because of the constant rains and floods.
We will take a look at the overall situation in relation to leptospirosis from a report by Department of Health Director, Dr. Enrique Tayag. Meanwhile, Dr. Mahar Lagmay of UP Resilience Institute and UP NOAH Center will focus on climate change challenges the country is currently facing. He will also share a map of areas at risk for continuous flooding in the months ahead.
With these two diseases having very similar symptoms, an infectious disease expert, Dr. Rontgene Solante of San Lazaro Hospital, will discuss leptospirosis, its clinical signs and its management as differentiated from COVID-19.
Dr. Nina Gloriani, lead in the Vaccine Expert Panel and former Dean of UP College of Public Health, will talk about the public health aspects of leptospirosis, such as how it is transmitted, what precautions are needed, and what we need to do to prevent outbreaks.
Last but not least, Dr. Romina Danguilan of the National Kidney Transplant Institute will talk more about severe leptospirosis and its effect on the kidneys.
A panel discussion will be rounded up by UP Manila Chancellor Dr. Carmencita Padilla in her closing synthesis.
Register here or watch the livestream at TVUP’s official Facebook and YouTube pages.
Article by Deina Ida Blancaflor
