Rabies is an infection that affects humans usually transmitted by a bite or scratch of an infected animal. This is considered a significant public health problem in the country as it is one of the most acutely fatal infections and responsible for the death of at least 200 Filipinos annually. Effective and safe vaccines to prevent the disease in humans and animals have been available for decades. However, its elimination is hampered by poverty and ignorance about the disease and its prevention. Hence, this program aims to prevent and control rabies infection by providing and promoting accessible vaccines, along with rabies education and awareness, to the public.
To eliminate human rabies by the year 2027
To Declare Philippines Rabies-Free by year 2030
Goal:
To eliminate rabies as a public health problem, with absence of indigenous cases for both human and animal.
PhilHealth Benefit Package
- PhilHealth for Animal Bite Package (Rabies Post-exposure Prophylaxis)
PhilHealth Benefit Package
- Training Course on Rabies and Animal Bite Management
National/Government
- DA, DepEd, DILG
- FDA
- RITM, San Lazaro Hospital
Local/Youth/CSOs, NGOs
- UP College of Public health
International Partners
- WHO