OIE endorses program to control dog-mediated rabies The endorsement of the Philippines’ DogMediated Rabies Program by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on May 27, 2021 certifies that the country’s protocol is in line with international standards. This is a significant achievement of the Philippines in its continuous efforts to eradicate rabies from the local dog and cat ensure our pets are population by 2030. properly vaccinated against rabies,” said “We therefore Bureau of Animal invite the general Industry (BAI), an public and pet attached agency of owners to support the Department of the government’s Agriculture. program on the control of this deadly but preventable viral disease. Let us keep in mind to Caraga INFOCUS
BAI said the certification was an outcome of the joint efforts of the
DA, Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of the Interior and Local Government, local government units, non-government organizations, the academe and private sector to fight rabies. (DA-BAI/PIACaraga) May 29-June 4, 2021 |
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