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The recent tragic death of a 13-year-old girl from rabies has highlighted the persistent public health challenge posed by this preventable tropical disease in the Philippines. Jamaica, a young girl from Manila, was bitten by a stray dog and, out of fear and misunderstanding, hid the incident from her parents.
Health officials are cautioning the public against kissing pets, even those that are vaccinated. Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo emphasised that animal saliva poses a significant risk for rabies transmission, comparable to bites and scratches. He highlighted the importance of seeking medical advice for potential post-exposure prophylaxis, as rabies symptoms can take up to a year to manifest. This advisory is part of a broader effort to mitigate the risk of rabies transmission through close contact with pets, which is often overlooked.
A heartbreaking incident has left a family in the Philippines mourning the loss of their 13-year-old daughter, who tragically succumbed to rabies two months after being bitten by a stray dog.
The Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI) has unveiled a significant update to its adult vaccination recommendations for 2024, marking a major stride towards fortifying public health in Indonesia and across Asia.
Health authorities have issued a cautionary note, acknowledging that these figures may fluctuate due to delayed consultations and reporting. It’s noteworthy that while most regions experienced a decline in dengue cases, Caraga and Soccsksargen regions witnessed an increase, reporting 846 and 645 cases, respectively, raising localised concerns.
Today, 28 September 2023, marks World Rabies Day, a pivotal global health observance initiated in 2007 to bolster awareness around the world’s most fatal infectious disease.
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