DOH reports increase in human rabies cases

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported a 63 percent increase in human rabies cases from December 17 to 31, 2023. According to the DOH, 13 rabies cases were recorded during this period, higher than the eight cases logged in the preceding two weeks. READ: DOH: Rabies 'almost 100-percent fatal' "Moreover, NCR (National Capital Region), Regions I, III, IV-A, V, VI, X, XII, and BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) showed case increases in the recent 3-4 weeks (December 17 to 31) or 1-2 weeks (January 1 to 13)," the DOH said in a message sent to reporters. The health department added that it had recorded seven rabies cases fo...

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