Rabies deaths up by nine; animal bite cases rise to 20k

Patricia Erlaine N. Luardo 09/06/2017

THERE were nine deaths caused by rabies recorded and 20,591 animal bite cases reported to the regional Department of Health (DOH-7) office. During yesterday’s Kapihan sa PIA (Philippine Information Agency), DOH medical specialist Dr. Joanri Riveral said…

Barangays told to help round up strays

Izobelle T. Pulgo 02/01/2017

A RESOLUTION requiring barangay officials in Cebu province to coordinate with their city and municipal veterinarians in dealing with stray animals was passed by the Provincial Board (PB) in last Monday’s session. PB Member Thadeo Ouano said…

21 persons bitten by rabid dog in Mandaue City

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/22/2017

A rabid dog bit 21 persons in Barangay Casuntingan, Mandaue City over the weekend. They were aged 22 to 51 years old. Casuntingan Barangay Captain Oscar del Castillo along with the barangay tanods searched for the dog…

DOH to give free anti-rabies shots

Inquirer 01/07/2016

There’s no more reason to delay  getting an anti-rabies shot if one is bitten by a dog or cat. The Department of Health (DOH)  is providing free vaccines against the deadly infection in all 480  animal bite…

Summer alert up for rabies

04/24/2015

The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved last Monday a resolution  that seeks to eradicate rabies   in the province and to educate people on the risks of exposure to rabies, which is most common during summer. Health officers …

Health dep’t targets barangays, pet owners

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/16/2014

The Department of Health is focusing on the barangays and the pet owners as it intensifies its campaign against rabies this year. “We will visit towns and assist the LGUs (local government units). The campaign will also…

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