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Former Health Secretary Janette Garin on Tuesday said that the Department of Justice 's decision to drop charges against her and two others over the use of anti-dengue Dengvaxia vaccine is a win for science and justice."This decision is a victory for truth, justice, and science. It affirms that public health decisions based on sound evidence and expert guidance cannot be tainted by baseless accusations," Garin said in a statement.
"Likewise, Garin called on the Public Attorney's Office , which is under the DOJ, to disclose the amount of public funds used for the case."Much has been spent on the Dengvaxia cases. I call on the PAO to disclose this information for transparency. These funds should be used instead to assist those who have been unjustly jailed and urgently need support," Garin said.Doctors Gerardo Bayugo and Ma.
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