A rabies-related death in New Corella, Davao del Norte, linked to dog meat consumption, has prompted health authorities to conduct contact tracing and warn the public about the dangers of consuming dog meat.
THE Rural Health Unit of New Corella in Davao del Norte has begun contact tracing following the death of a resident who reportedly consumed dog meat .In a statement on their official Facebook account, the RHU confirmed the fatality was due to rabies.The RHU New Corella expressed regret over a rabies-related death linked to the consumption of dog meat . They urged patients who had a check-up on October 24, 2024, to complete the provided Google Forms for contact tracing .
Authorities are now reaching out to potential victims to prevent further infections.A report from GMA's One Mindanao stated that the unnamed victim died from viral encephalitis caused by rabies, according to the Davao Regional Medical Center.The World Health Organization has raised concerns about the health risks associated with consuming dog meat, highlighting zoonotic diseases , food safety, and public health.
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