DOH expands leptospirosis fast lanes to more provinces

IN response to the ongoing threat of leptospirosis, the Department of Health (DOH) has increased the number of DOH hospitals with Leptospirosis Fast Lanes.

From an initial 19 facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR), the number of leptospirosis fast lanes nationwide has now reached 27. These fast lanes enable rapid identification of a patient’s risk level and the necessary medical intervention.

Here is the complete list of DOH Hospitals with leptospirosis fast lanes as of 1:40 PM, August 12, 2025:

1. San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital
2. East Avenue Medical Center
3. Quirino Memorial Medical Center
4. Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium
5. Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
6. Philippine Orthopedic Center
7. San Lazaro Hospital
8. Valenzuela Medical Center
9. Tondo Medical Center
10. Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center
11. Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center
12. Rizal Medical Center
13. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
14. National Children’s Hospital
15. National Center for Mental Health
16. Lung Center of the Philippines
17. National Kidney and Transplant Institute
18. Philippine Children’s Medical Center
19. Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
20. Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center
21. Region 1 Medical Center
22. Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
23. Bataan General Hospital
24. Mariveles Mental Hospital
25. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center
26. Talavera General Hospital
27. Batangas Medical Center

The DOH reminds the public to consult a doctor immediately if they have been submerged in floodwater or mud to avoid the risk of leptospirosis.

The expansion of these fast lanes aims to improve access to timely and appropriate medical care for individuals potentially infected with leptospirosis, particularly in areas prone to flooding. This initiative is part of the DOH’s efforts to strengthen the country’s response to waterborne diseases.