Davao City Records 34 Human Rabies Deaths Since 2021
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Davao City has reported 34 human rabies deaths between 2021 and 2026, prompting local health officials to emphasize the importance of pet vaccination and immediate medical care. The City Veterinarian's Office is intensifying its vaccination drives to combat the ongoing public health emergency.
Why it matters
Rabies is a 100% preventable but fatal disease, and the data highlights critical gaps in public health awareness and pet ownership responsibilities in the region.
DAVAO City Veterinarian's Office (CVO) reported in a Facebook post on Monday, August 10, 2026, that the city has recorded 34 confirmed human rabies deaths from 2021 to 2026, with Calinan and Talomo districts logging the highest number of cases at six each.Based on CVO's district surveillance data, other districts also recorded human rabies deaths during the same period: Buhangin, Bunawan, Marilog, Toril, and Tugbok each recorded four cases, while Poblacion recorded two. Agdao, Baguio, and Paquibato districts recorded zero cases.The CVO said rabies remains a public health emergency despite being 100 percent preventable, noting that the disease is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
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