Tag: Janet Garin

DOJ dismisses Garin complaint vs Ubial over Dengvaxia mess

(Eagle News)—-The Department of Justice has dismissed the complaint filed by former Health Secretary Janet Garin against her successor, Paulyn Ubial, in connection with the Dengvaxia mess. In dismissing the charges for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against Ubial, Investigating Assistant State Prosecutor Claire Eufracia Pagayanan noted the complainant “failed to name a single victim who reportedly died as a result of Ubial’s alleged negligent approval and implementation of community-based Dengue immunization program.” “Considering that […]

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Sanofi seeks “constructive, transparent” dialogue with FDA

French pharma move follows FDA’s order to suspend sale, marketing, distribution of Dengvaxia (Eagle News) — Pharmaceutical firm Sanofi Pasteur said on Tuesday that it was looking to have a “constructive and transparent” dialogue with the Food and Drug Administration. The French company issued the statement after the FDA ordered the suspension of the sale, distribution and marketing of Dengvaxia following Sanofi’s admission “severe cases” could occur in individuals who have not had the virus but […]

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Ex-President Aquino included in the Dengvaxia probe – Aguirre

QUEZON City, Philippines – Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre said that former President Noynoy Aquino is included in the investigation that will be conducted by the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation into the Dengvaxia vaccine snafu. The investigation aims to find out who will be held liable for buying Php 3.5 billion-worth of dengue vaccine that allegedly puts in danger some of its recipients. The anti-dengue vaccine program was implemented under former […]

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FDA orders suspension of sale, distribution, marketing of Dengvaxia

(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 […]

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Former Health Secretary Garin says dengue vaccination “program plan” started before her time

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 […]

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