Leptospirosis cases limit ER admissions at NKTI

MANILA, Philippines — Walk-in admissions at the emergency room (ER) of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City were suddenly limited over the weekend as it operated at full-bed capacity amid a surge in leptospirosis cases and a high volume of patients. “To prioritize patients requiring emergency care and admission, walk-in admissions