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Rabies mainly transmitted via animal bites, scratches : DOH

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reiterated that rabies virus is mainly transmitted to humans through direct animal bites and scratches. "Remember that transmission of rabies (from animals to human)...

Duque orders FDA to find new suppliers of human anti-rabies vaccine

MANILA – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday he has directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to look for new suppliers of human anti-rabies vaccine to address the shortage the...

Zambo health office cautions public vs summer diseases

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The City Health Office has advised the public to be aware and cautious of summer-related illness as the season heats up. Dr. Ivy Iturralde, the City Health Office’s Epidemiology...

Duque calls on PAO to unite vs. Sanofi Pasteur

MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has appealed to the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) to stop treating the Department of Health (DOH) as the "enemy", enjoining it to unite with the...

DOH forms task force vs. measles outbreak

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday announced that it has created a task force that will implement immunization strategies to address the measles outbreak. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said...

Health dept. steps up anti-rabies vaccination on dogs

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) will intensify its campaign to reduce and eventually eliminate rabies infection among people by providing anti-rabies shots to dogs. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Tuesday...

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