Launching of the Dog RAPINA Study

The study 'Seroprevalence of virus-neutralizing antibodies for rabies using RAPINA in puppies and adult dogs in a community in Muntinlupa  City Philippines" was launched on June 6, 2022.  The event was held at the Biazon Covered Court Southville-3 Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City.  At around 10:00am, the program proper of the launch started with a prayer and singing of the Philippine National Anthem.  Opening Remarks was from Dr. Beatriz P. Quiambao, Project Manager from RITM followed by a message from the JICA Philippines where Ms. Ma. Consorcia Orsolino delivered the message in behalf of Mr. Masanari Yanagiuchi, Senior Representative if JICA Philippines.  Dr. Daria L. Manalo, Principal Investigator of the RAPINA Study spoke of the overview of the Project.  Closing Remarks was from Dr. Pamela V. Hernandez, City Veterinarian of City of Muntinlupa.

The 1st day of the study was a success!

A total of 170 dogs participated.  Owners are patiently waiting for their turn.

Dog owners were interviewed individually and let them sign in the Informed Consent Form (ICF) in order to get their commitment to participate in the study for a period of time.  They are then advised when to come back on a given schedule.  Each dog must complete the blood extraction and rabies vaccination procedures.

Here are the actual Interviews of the participants prior the procedures.

Participants of the study were given token a foldable fan.

Here is the group photo of the collaborators of the study.