The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Sept. 21 confirmed 259 cases of rabies in the country from Jan. 1 to Sept. 2, 2023. (Photo from Unsplash) DOH said this figure represented an eight percent decrease from the cases reported during the same period in 2022. However, it noted that there...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET) continues to conduct Information and Education Communication (IEC) campaign on rabies awareness and responsible pet ownership in various schools in Cagayan. Dr. Myka Ponce, Veterinarian II of PVET, has already conducted an...
The Antipolo City Veterinary Office (CVO) and City Health Office (CHO) were recognized by several national and international agencies for their excellent anti-rabies prevention and treatment campaign. Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares said the CVO and CHO were cited as the Best Implementers of the...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – This province was placed under emergency health situation due to rabies cases in 53 barangays. Dr. Loida Valenzuela, provincial veterinarian of Ilocos Norte, confirmed on Sunday, June 11, that positive rabies cases were recorded in Batac City and Laoag City and the towns...
The Antipolo City local government launched a series of anti-rabies vaccinations on Monday, May 22, in its bid to protect its residents and their fur babies against the dreaded virus that ranks among the primary causes of death, not just in the country, but around the world. In its advisory, the...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez urged city residents to be responsible pet owners and update the rabies vaccination of their dog and cat pets yearly to prevent the increase of rabies cases in the city. Olivarez advised residents to visit the Facebook page Parañaque Public Information...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Eighteen dogs in this province tested positive for rabies in the first quarter of this year. Dr. Loida Valenzuela, provincial veterinary officer, said that this is the first time that the province had rabies cases after more than 10 years of being rabies-free. The...
The Parañaque City government said seven animal bite treatment centers and the Ospital ng Parañaque (OsPar)-1 are giving free anti-rabies vaccination to residents who suffered from bites or scratches from dogs and cats. Mayor Eric Olivarez advised residents to visit the seven animal bite...
In light of Rabies Awareness Month, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) urged the public to vaccinate their pets to prevent rabies infections and rabies-related injuries and deaths. In a statement, PhilHealth acting president and chief executive officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr....
There is a “slight” increase in the number of rabies cases this year, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. A total of 55 rabies cases were already recorded as of Feb. 25. This is eight percent higher than the 51 cases logged during the same period last year, said DOH-Epidemiology...
Citing the 30 percent uptick in human rabies deaths last year, Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo is pushing for the implementation of "more aggressive pet vaccination programs" in the country. (Unsplash) “We need more aggressive pet vaccination programs. We also have to improve treatment...
The Makati City local government announced that its is offering free anti-rabies vaccinations to Makatizen pet owners as it ramps up its efforts in eradicating rabies cases in the city. In its Facebook post, the city government said that employees from the Makati Veterinary Services Department will...
