Tag: Davao City


  • Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025, Health Officials Warn

    Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025, Health Officials Warn

    Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025 The Animal Bite and Treatment Center (ABTC) in Davao City has logged five rabies-related deaths in 2025 as of September, a rise from three deaths recorded in 2024. Dr. Yleona Ysabel T. Camelotes, head of ABTC, says the increase is concerning and warrants intensified prevention and…

  • Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to Five in 2025

    Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to Five in 2025

    The latest figures and what they mean Davao City is facing a concerning rise in rabies fatalities, with data from the Animal Bite and Treatment Center (ABTC) showing five rabies-related deaths as of September 2025. This exceeds the three deaths recorded in 2024, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by the rabies virus in the region.…

  • Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025, Prompting Health Response

    Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025, Prompting Health Response

    Five rabies-related deaths have been recorded at the Animal Bite and Treatment Center (ABTC) in Davao City as of September 2025, up from three cases in 2024. Dr. Yleona Ysabel T. Camelotes, head of ABTC, described the rise as alarming and urged intensified vaccination drives, rapid bite management, and broader public education to curb transmission.…