Rabies cases in Philippines up 23 per cent this year; all confirmed cases are fatal, says govt

MANILA (Xinhua): The Philippines recorded 354 rabies cases and deaths from January to Sept 14 this year, a 23 percent increase from the 287 cases tallied in the same period last year, according to data from the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH).

"All confirmed rabies cases are fatal," the agency said Friday, adding that this year's number "may still vary with incoming reports."