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Collaborative Approach for Rabies Control in Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

This study focuses on the collaboration between academia, government, and private sector to address the public health issue of rabies in Maramag, Bukidnon. It highlights the current rabies situation, challenges, and proposed strategies for prevention and control.

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Collaborative Approach for Rabies Control in Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

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  1. Academe, Government and Private Sector Collaboration on Rabies Control and Prevention in Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines Jose M. OBEDENCIO Jr.*1, Lucky Ray G. CARANGCARANG1, Ruan P. OBEDENCIO2, Alan P. DARGANTES1, Jose V. OBEDENCIO3 and Evangeline C. REVILLA4 1College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon, Philippines 2Office of the Municipal Administrator, Local Government Unit of Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines 3Office of the Municipal Mayor, Local Government Unit of Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines 4Municipal Health Office, Local Government Unit of Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

  2. End the epidemics of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which include rabies by 2030

  3. Rabies continues to be a public health problem in the Philippines. • Deaths due to rabies in the Philippines - 2016: 179 - 2015: 217 - 2014: 236 - 2013: 205 - 2012: 213 - 2011: 219 - 2010: 257 National Rabies Prevention and Control Program

  4. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 National Rabies Prevention and Control Program

  5. The province of Bukidnon is one of the provinces with the highest number of human rabies cases in the Philippines

  6. With the passing into law of Republic Act 9482 in 2007 (Rabies Act of 2007), the national government has implemented several activities and interventions for rabies prevention and control.

  7. In Maramag, Bukidnon, there are around 1,500 cases of animal bites every year.

  8. Maramag, Bukidnon • 1st class municipality • Population: 102, 089 • 447.26 km2 • Landlocked municipality in a landlocked province www.mindanews.com

  9. At present, the Municipality of Maramag does not have a municipal veterinarian to address the pressing public health issue. Most of the activities and interventions are just an offshoot of the national government’s program and has never been tailored to the local needs in the municipality.

  10. Considering the absence of an office to handle this concern, the issue of rabies in the municipality has always been placed in the backseat on the programs of the local government.

  11. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Rabies Control and Prevention among Residents in Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

  12. Distribution of number of respondents by level of knowledge. (n = 400)

  13. Percentage distribution of respondent on Positive Attitude statements. (n = 400)

  14. Distribution of dog owner respondents by practice level. (n = 372)

  15. Focus Group Discussion • Indigenous treatment (i.e. tawal, tandok, anting-anting) • Consumption of dog’s liver • Practices are passed on from previous generations

  16. Cooperative Rabies ManagementStrategies DepEd BPH

  17. Dog Vaccinations

  18. Dog Population, and Vaccination coverage

  19. Community Education

  20. Continuing Research

  21. Policy Recommendations RABIES FREE PHILIPPINES 2020

  22. Thank you very much Maraming Salamat 대단히 감사합니다.

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