Leptospirosis cases surge, NKTI limits walk-in admissions

MANILA, Philippines — The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City has limited walk-in admissions at its emergency room (ER) as it operates 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 will be subject to