00:00The number of cases of rabies in the Philippines is low in the first quarter of 2025 according to Radyo Pilipinas.
00:07Health Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said that 55 cases were reported from January 1 to March 1.
00:17That's 39% lower than the 90 cases reported last year at the same time.
00:24Even though the number of cases is high, the public should not be complacent, especially if rabies is fatal.
00:33It is also important to consult the hospital animal bite treatment centers in case of bite or dog or cat bite.
00:43DOH also recommended that rabies vaccine is free for PhiliHealth members to consult animal bite centers.
00:54That's good news, but we should remind ourselves not to be complacent.
00:58If we compare the whole year of 2024, we recorded 426 cases, which is higher than the year 2020, which was only 235 cases.
01:12What does this mean, Alan?
01:14The good news is that in the first three months of this year, the number of rabies cases is lower than the previous year.
