Scientists hope to bank on local vaccine as leptospirosis cases hit 5-year high in Philippines

Researchers in the Philippines are scrambling to develop a local vaccine for leptospirosis as cases hit a five-year high in the country. CNA's Buena Bernal looks at prospects for its development and how this disease is affecting the nation's underprivileged groups. Read more: https://cna.asia/3RGy0Bc Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia