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(Eagle News) — The number of fireworks-related injuries in the run-up to the New Year has reached 42. In a television interview on Thursday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the figure–which is far lower than the figure recorded during the same period in 2016—was as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday. He said the drop has to do with the recent Executive Order No. 28 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte. The order regulates the use […]
Panel to review data on controversial Dengvaxia vaccine (Eagle News) — The Department of Health announced on Tuesday that it would convene an independent dengue expert panel within the week to look into data on the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the decision to convene the panel was made because of the latest update from the World Health Organization. The WHO recently affirmed Sanofi Pasteur’s statement that said that those with […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Para maiwasang tumaba dahil sa masasarap na pagkaing ihahain ngayong holiday season, inilunsad ng Department of Health ang ‘Baywang watch’. Makatutulong daw ito para mahikayat ang ating mga kababayan na isama sa kanilang ihahanda ang masusustansyang pagkain at iwasang kumain ng mga pagkaing makakasama sa inyong puso, atay at baywang. Batay umano sa isang pag-aaral, ang timbang na nadagdag sa atin sa mga okasyon tuwing Disyembre ay siya na ring […]
(Agence France Presse) — The Department of Health has tapped the Philippine General Hospital to determine whether three deaths were linked to Dengvaxia. Health Secretary Francisco Duque told reporters the University of the Philippines-run will assemble a panel of medical experts and pathologists to look into the deaths of the three vaccinated children. “UP-PGH will be providing an independent review and assessment on the probable cause of deaths of cases submitted by the Department of […]
(Eagle News) — Former President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday slammed lawyer Ferdinand Topacio after he recommended that he and several of his officials be investigated for plunder over the Dengvaxia mess. “Siyempre, gusto (kong) sabihin alam mo, sinisiraan mo reputasyon namin. Pwede ka (ma)slander, hindi ka covered ng parliamentary immunity. Magbibitaw ka (ng salita), ganun na lang e,” Aquino said in a press conference after attending the Senate hearing on the snafu. According to […]
(Eagle News) — Sanofi Pasteur on Wednesday again sought to downplay the effects of its newest advisory about its dengue vaccine, insisting that Dengvaxia was “safe and effective.” Speaking before the House committee on good government and public accountability that is also holding an inquiry into the fiasco, Thomas Triomphe, Asia Pacific head of Sanofi Pasteur, added that there was “no cause for fear and alarm.” “To permanently remove the vaccine from the Philippine market… would […]
(Eagle News) – Senator Richard Gordon said former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III should also be investigated, and possibly even invited to the senate hearing probing the government’s unusually hasty procurement and implementation of the anti-dengue vaccination program, particularly the Dengvaxia vaccine which has not completed clinical trials. Gordon said that the P3.5 billion budget released for the Dengvaxia vaccination on more than 800,000 schoolchildren was also released with undue haste, or in just […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Several parents are considering filing a class suit against French drug manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur. This, after the pharmaceutical giant admitted that its dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, could cause “severe cases” in those who were administered the substance but who were not afflicted with the disease beforehand. Atty. Ernesto Francisco, a representative of several of the parents, said a class suit would ensure the existence of funds which could be used […]
The UN body adds it never recommended Dengvaxia for use in national immunization programs (Eagle News) — The World Health Organization on Tuesday said that the Philippines’ Department of Health–then under the Aquino administration—decided to roll out the controversial dengue vaccine before the body made its advice on the matter public. In a statement, the WHO added that it never made any recommendation to introduce Dengvaxia in the immunization programs of countries in the first […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Health opened a hotline for those who suffer ill effects after receiving the anti-dengue vaccine. This after the Volunteer Against Crime and Corruption reported three deaths connected to the anti-dengue vaccine. The DOH hotlines are: 711-1001 711 – 1002.
(Eagle News) — The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the suspension of the sale, distribution, and marketing of Dengvaxia. The order, which also covered the withdrawal of the product from the market, was contained in FDA Advisory 2017-318 dated Dec. 4, 2017. The FDA issued the advisory following Sanofi’s admission the vaccine could cause “serious cases” in those who have not had the virus. The FDA also directed Sanofi to hold an information dissemination […]
Says she welcomes any probe into the Dengvaxia snafu (Eagle News) — Former Health Secretary Janet Garin has said she was ready to face any investigation in connection with the dengue vaccination program snafu. She noted, however, that the program plan started even before she became health secretary under former President Benigno Aquino III’s administration. “We implemented it in accordance with (World Health Organization) guidance and recommendations. Even before the official release of the SAGE […]
