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(Eagle News)–The Department of Health has upheld the Food and Drug Administration’s revocation of the Certificate of Product Registration of dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, but noted manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur may reapply. In his decision on Aug. 19, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the efficacy of Dengvaxia itself was not an issue but Sanofi’s “complete disregard of FDA regulations, which were precisely put in place by law to ensure safety.” The DOH said it found that […]
Charges filed vs 38 others following death of 12-year-old girl (Eagle News)—The parents of a 12-year-old girl who died after being administered the Dengvaxia vaccine filed on Friday, Dec. 28, charges against former Health Secretary Janette Garin. The complaint filed by Christopher and Ginalyn Magtira for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and violation of the anti-torture law and of the Consumer Act against Garin and 38 others, including officials of vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur and distributor […]
(Eagle News) – The Public Attorney’s Office plans to file an additional case for murder against former health officials and Sanofi and Zuellig Pharma executives responsible for the Dengvaxia mess that had claimed the lives of several Philippine schoolchildren who died after being given the vaccine. This was announced by PAO chief Atty. Persida Acosta in an interview with NET 25’s Agila Balita as the Department of Justice is set to hear on Monday, Nov. […]
(Eagle News) — A new complaint has been filed against former Health Secretary Janette Garin in connection with the death of a child administered with the Dengvaxia mess. Also charged for reckless imprudence resulting in the death of John Paul Rafael and for violation of Section 15 of the Anti-Torture Act were Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, Dr. Irma L. Asuncion, Dr. Vicente Belizario, Jr., Dr. Kenneth Hartigan-Go, Dr. Gerardo Bayugo, Dr. Julius Lecciones, Mario S. Baquilod, Dr. […]
(Eagle News) — Drug manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur on Thursday, June 15, acknowledged that the risk of “severe disease” in those administered the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia was higher if they did not previously contract dengue. “In this supplementary analysis, we found an increased incidence of (such) in vaccinated people without a prior infection compared to unvaccinated people without a prior infection,” Sanofi Pasteur said in a statement. The drug company’s pronouncement was essentially an acknowledgment also […]
(Eagle News) — The House appropriations committee on Tuesday, May 22, approved a bill that aims to allocate P1.161 billion for the children administered the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine. Out of the P1.16 billion, 81 percent or P945 million would be used for the medical assistance program; 13 percent or P148 million would be allotted for public health management, including the assessment and monitoring of vaccinees and their supplies and medicines; and six percent or P67 million for […]
Garin, Abad, among those charged (Eagle News)–A fifth complaint has been filed against former President Benigno Aquino III in connection with the Dengavaxia mess. Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio led the filing of the complaint for plunder, violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and for malversation of funds in the Ombudsman against Aquino, under whose term the Dengvaxia vaccination program was implemented. Also named respondents were former Budget and Management secretary Florencio Abad, former Executive […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Wednesday, May 8, welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to tap the expertise of a three-man panel of Asian experts in order to look into Dengvaxia safety concerns. “We welcome the policy statement of the President to invite foreign experts from neighboring (Association of Southeast Asian) countries. This is a directive that must be respected and fully complied with,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a statement. […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will tap the expertise of a three-man panel of Asian experts to determine the real effects of Dengvaxia. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President arrived at the decision following the conflicting findings of the studies conducted by the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital and the Public Attorneys Office, which both conducted autopsies on individuals who died after they were administered the vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur. “Sa […]
(Eagle News) — Senator JV Ejercito on Thursday, April 12, urged the government to help the public initiate a class suit against Dengvaxia manufacturer Sanofi. “Legal action should also be taken by the Philippine government against Sanofi towards the establishment of an indemnity fund for children who were vaccinated..” Ejercito added. He said this was “to provide them with financial assistance for medical care throughout their lifetimes.” “We need to do more to provide assistance […]
Symptoms felt “may or may not be related to vaccine,” PNP hospital official says (Eagle News) — Over 60 policemen who were administered the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine had to seek treatment in the hospital after complaining of body pain, among others. But Philippine National Police General Hospital chief Senior Supt. Reimound Sales clarified that the symptoms felt by the 61 policemen as of March 1 “may or may not be related to the vaccine.” Apart from […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Gusto ni Health Secretary Francisco Duque III na magkaroon ng pakikipagpulong ang ilang Department of Health officials kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte para ilahad ang kanilang panig sa isyu ng Dengvaxia. Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin magkasundo ang DOH at Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) ukol sa mga magkakaibang resulta ng pagkamatay ng mga nakatanggap ng bakuna. Ayon kay Duque, wala pang schedule na naibibigay sa kanila kung kelan ang pulong […]
