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DOH upholds permanent ban of Dengvaxia
(UPDATED) The ban makes it illegal to import, sell, or distribute Dengvaxia in the Philippines
Dengvaxia case vs Sanofi, Zuellig moves to trial at QC court
The company officers are made to answer the charges within 5 days upon receipt of the order
DOJ indicts ex-DOH chief Garin, 9 others for Dengvaxia mess
If found guilty, Garin and other respondents indicted may face imprisonment of up to 6 years
FDA permanently revokes Dengvaxia's certificate of product registration
It will thus be illegal to import, sell, or distribute Dengvaxia in the Philippines
Dengvaxia sale approved for dengue-endemic areas in Europe
Sanofi's vaccine is known to prevent the dengue virus in individuals who have been affected previously, but poses more risks for those who have not been infected before immunization
New study confirms Dengvaxia poses more risks for kids without prior infection
The vaccine can prevent 11,000 hospitalization and 2,500 severe dengue cases if given to 1 million children over age 9. But it can also lead to 1,000 hospitalizations and 500 severe dengue cases in children who had no prior infection.
Aquino, Garin, Abad expected to face DOJ panel over Dengvaxia
Former president Benigno Aquino III, ex-budget secretary Florencio Abad, and ex-health secretary Janette Garin are expected to submit their counter-affidavits to the Department of Justice
DOH: Over 3,000 students hospitalized after Dengvaxia shot
The health department reveals that 1,967 out of the 3,281 patients 'were found to have contracted dengue, as confirmed through clinical and serological tests'
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Dengvaxia victims' kin file complaint vs DOH, Sanofi, Zuellig execs
The respondents are accused of 'intentionally inoculating the Dengvaxia recipients with an unsafe product undergoing clinical trial, which caused [their]...untimely death'
DOJ to Aquino, Garin, Abad: Answer Dengvaxia vaccine charges
Aquino, Garin, Abad, and other former and incumbent officials must appear before the Department of Justice on Friday, March 23, to answer the charges filed against them
Public and private hospitals to put up dengue express lanes
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says this is a 'confidence-building measure' to show parents that the health sector is prioritizing the needs of the kids vaccinated with Dengvaxia
DOH to reorganize leadership after Dengvaxia mess
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says the reorganization is meant to 'preserve the integrity of ongoing investigations and to prevent any potential undue influence on their findings'
Sanofi denies concealing Dengvaxia risks from Philippines
The dengue vaccine maker says it immediately issued the warning against Dengvaxia when it found out about the risks in November 2017
House opposition to Duterte: Order Acosta to ‘stop pseudo-forensic intervention’
The PAO chief had refused to accede to a UP-PGH's panel's request for access to the tissue samples of Dengvaxia-vaccinated children who died
Congressman tells Acosta: ‘Don’t be combative,’ cooperate with DOH
Representative Johnny Pimentel reminds Public Attorney's Office chief Persida Acosta that PAO should be coordinating with the DOH in investigating Dengvaxia deaths
Ex-FDA drug regulation chief gave Sanofi special 'accommodation' for Dengvaxia
(UPDATED) Ex-Center for Drug Regulation and Research Benjamin Co received a USB directly from Sanofi when it gave a USB directly to him. This is not allowed under FDA rules
Sanofi knew Dengvaxia risks in 2015 but didn’t tell PH – FDA, physician
(UPDATED) Physician Anthony Leachon says it was 'repulsive' that Sanofi had 'concealed' to the Philippines the 4 risks of its vaccine the company identified as early as December 22, 2015
Weeping mothers say their kids got Dengvaxia without consent
'Dapat naman po bago kayo nagbitaw nang gano’n, humingi kayo ng pahintulot ng magulang... Masakit para sa isang magulang na mawalan ng anak,' says a mother of a now dead vaccinee in Muntinlupa
Garin grilled for taking over FDA while DOH chief
'If I was your lawyer, I’ll protect you right now. Because a few days later, you were off to Paris to talk to Sanofi,' Senator Richard Gordon tells ex-health chief Janette Garin on her self-appointment to the FDA
Gordon says DOH 'liable' over Dengvaxia mess
Gordon says the Philippine government is 'liable' for administering the Dengvaxia vaccine to more than 837,000 Filipino gradeschoolers in 3 regions
DOH to sue Sanofi over refusal to give full Dengvaxia refund
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and his staff are now in talks with the Office of the Solicitor General to build a case against the maker of the controversial dengue vaccine
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For 2nd time, Sanofi declines PH demand for full P3B Dengvaxia refund
Sanofi once again argues complying with the PH government's demand for a full refund 'would imply that the vaccine is ineffective, which is not the case'
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After Sanofi refusal, DOH to demand full P3B Dengvaxia refund again
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says he would invoke Sanofi's violations of the Civil Code of the Philippines if it insists on its refusal
Dengvaxia refund to buy anti-dengue kits for vaccinated kids
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III appeales for parents’ patience as the department goes through the legal motions to procure and fund the dengue kits. The DOH estimates it will spend P600 million for the kits.
Aquino, Sanofi, DOH officials face graft complaint over Dengvaxia mess
The VACC, VPCI, and physician Francisco Cruz claim that the accused government officials 'anomalously' funded the immunization program and favored Sanofi to procure the vaccine
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Dengvaxia hysteria: Go back to the core issue
We should train the spotlight again on past officials who rushed the purchase and rollout of the dengue vaccines
Gordon advises PAO chief: ‘Don’t be too noisy’
Senator Richard Gordon gives the tip to Public Attorney's Office chief Persida Acosta, who he says is 'doing well' in handling the investigation of the Dengvaxia-linked deaths
Malacañang: Except for Dengvaxia, other vaccines can protect your kids
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque tells parents there is nothing to worry about other vaccines that have been in use for a long time
Duque: Dengvaxia controversy 'tainted credibility' of DOH
The health secretary says at least 29 vaccinated children have died. The causes of all these deaths have yet to be determined.
Malacañang to Sanofi: You're not yet off the hook
The Palace also rejects the appeal of a doctors' group to stop the Public Attorney's Office from conducting autopsies on children who died due to various causes after being given Dengvaxia
'Why did Dengvaxia get FDA clearance without EU go signal?'
A physician-turned-legislator questions why the now-controversial vaccine got a go-signal in the Philippines in the first place
Sanofi declines PH demand for full Dengvaxia refund
The pharma giant declines the Philippines' demand, saying doing so would 'create confusion' over the safety and efficacy of the controversial anti-dengue vaccine
Kids’ vaccination rate down to 60% after Dengvaxia scare – DOH
Health Undersecretary Enrique Domingo appeals to parents to continue getting 'tried and tested' vaccines for their children to avoid diseases like polio, diphtheria, measles, and tetanus
Sotto to Duque: DOH, not PAO, should take lead in Dengvaxia probe
'Is PAO now a medical group?...Set your foot down and make the DOH the lead in this investigation, especially in scientific investigations,' Senator Vicente Sotto III tells Health Secretary Francisco Duque III
'Panic' over Dengvaxia harms other vital vaccination programs, health experts say
58 doctors & experts, in a statement, slam the 'unsubstantiated' claims being made against Dengvaxia and DOH officials that is causing parents to slowly lose faith in other government health programs
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After Dengvaxia mess, Duque wants more independence for FDA, RITM
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III wants the FDA to be independent from the DOH, and the RITM to be free from the influence of pharmaceutical companies
DOH demands full refund from Sanofi over Dengvaxia vaccine
DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III says they now want a full refund 'because the purported... protection [of Dengvaxia] wasn’t felt and wasn’t there'
WATCH: Duque talks to parents of kids vaccinated with Dengvaxia
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says the clinical trial on the safety of Dengvaxia was not yet completed when the dengue vaccination program was launched
Ombudsman orders DOH to submit Dengvaxia's clinical trial papers
The Ombudsman's request stems from two complaints filed late last year against officials of Sanofi Pasteur and government officials who implemented the controversial dengue vaccination program
Dengvaxia safety trial unfinished when vaccination program launched – Duque
'So if they had waited [for] 2017, then they would have known they can’t give these Dengvaxia [vaccine vials] to children who never had dengue in the past,' says Health Secretary Francisco Duque III
Sanofi Pasteur vows to shoulder expenses of dengue vaccine victims
Thomas Triomphe, Asia Pacific head of the pharmaceutical giant, says there should be scientific evidence that Dengvaxia indeed caused the death or any other case
[OPINYON] Bangungot-pangkalusugan: Ang kuwento ng sabwatang Garin-Sanofi
Sa Dengvaxia deal ng administrasyong Aquino at pharmaceutical giant na Sanofi, nagtagpo ang politika ng gobyernong barkadahan at ang kasakiman ng isang korporasyon
Philippines wants full refund from Sanofi for dengue vaccine mess
Malacañang insists on a full refund after Sanofi Pasteur agrees to issue a P1.4-billion refund for unused Dengvaxia vials
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Duque dares accusers to file cases vs officials in alleged 'DOH mafia'
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says he will order a review of the contracts entered into by the previous administration
Sanofi agrees to refund P1.4B for unused Dengvaxia vials
Dengue vaccine maker Sanofi Pasteur hopes its decision to comply will allow it to 'work more openly and constructively with the DOH to address the negative tone' towards Dengvaxia
