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A total of 169 human rabies cases were recorded by the Department of Health from January to May this year, which was higher compared to the same period in 2023. DOH ’s latest data showed that the 169 rabies cases so far this year were 13% bigger compared to the reported 150 cases from January to Mayor 2023.Of them, 160 cases have died, posing a case fatality rate of 94.67%. The status of the other nine other cases are still being verified.
The remaining three cases reported a history of bites from other animals.DOH has reminded the public to get their pets vaccinated against rabies and to seek vaccination if they are bitten by animals.“Death caused by rabies is inevitable once infection begins, that's why we urge all pet owners to be responsible and get their pets vaccinated against rabies.
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