I.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Training on Animal Bite and Rabies Management conducted by the
Department of Health - Center for Health Development in coordination with the
Provincial Health Office of Batangas aims to update and capacitate health workers in our
province regarding the current situation of human rabies and animal bite cases in
CaLaBaRZon. It also enlightened the participants on the revised guidelines on Animal
Bite and Rabies Management.
The training program comprised of 2 days didactic and 1 day practicum. The field
practicum enabled health workers to experience intradermal vaccination and Rabies
Immunoglobulin (RIG) infiltration with actual animal bite patients. The participants also
underwent Pre- and Post-test evaluation to assess learning progress.
Overall, the training equipped the participants with adequate knowledge and
experience to be competent enough in managing human rabies and animal bite cases in
the province of Batangas.
II. INTRODUCTION
Rabies is a fatal disease in developing countries including the Philippines where
immunization and control of dogs and cats are inadequate. In view of the 100% case
fatality rate of human rabies, the prevention of rabies infection after exposure is of
utmost importance.
III. OBJECTIVES
General Objective

 To capacitate the participants on Animal Bite and Rabies

Management
Specific Objectives

 Discuss the current situation of rabies in the Philippines

 Discuss the Revised Guidelines on the Management of Animal Bite
Patients
 Perform intradermal anti-rabies vaccination and RIG infiltration
competently
 Practice proper cold chain management
 Utilize the standard Rabies Program Reporting forms
IV. METHOLOGY
 Lectures
 Field Practicum
 Pre- and Post-test evaluation
 V. FINDINGS
In support to the objectives of the DOH to intensify disease prevention and
control as well to eliminate rabies in the country by 2030, installing Animal Bite
Treatment Centers (ABTC) all over the country is a vital component. An ABTC shall be
established for every 150,000 population and manned by physicians and nurses duly
trained by the DOH-CHD.
The Training on Animal Bite and Rabies Management comprised of 2 days
didactic and 1 day practicum. The lectures composed of updates on the current
situation of rabies in the Philippines, revised Guidelines on Animal Bite and Rabies
Management, cold chain management of vaccines, and reporting and recording of
human rabies cases. The field practicum enabled health workers to experience
intradermal vaccination and Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) infiltration with actual animal
bite patients.

VI. RECOMMENDATIONS
 Capacity building for other HCWs in Batangas CHO in
 Promote awareness on Animal Bite and Human Rabies
 Conduct E-seminars on Responsible Pet Ownership in coordination with OCVAS
 Conduct Pre-exposure prophylaxis in high-risk groups
 Application of Batangas CHO ABTC for DOH certification followed by PhilHealth
Accreditation
 Collaborate and coordinate with other government agencies, non-government,
and private organizations

VII. CONCLUSION
The training equipped the participants with adequate knowledge and experience
to be competent enough in managing human rabies and animal bite cases in the
province of Batangas.