Written by Jay-ar M. Arante
The status of Boracay Island as “rabies free” delighted
DOH Assistant Secretary, Enrique Tayag.
It was learned that the Island of Boracay was declared by
the Department of Health (DOH) “rabies free” because there had been no case of
rabies for three (3) consecutive years here.
“World Rabies Day” was held on Saturday, September 28 and
as a celebration, a program was held in Boracay by different national agencies
in the country which included the World Health Organization (WHO), Department
of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Agriculture, Department
of Health and other private sectors.
At the event, Boracay was commended for being rabies free
and its three (3) villages were given awards.
In much gladness over the development, the DOH Assistant
Secretary presented three (3) dances from campaign activities he popularized
against diseases.
Meanwhile, Mayor John Yap was glad over the received accolade
and promised that he would not allow rabies to enter the island.
Based on information, only the Islands of Guiamaras and
Boracay are the first areas in Western Visayas declared as rabies free.
Translated/Edited by Rodel J. Abalus
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