MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) defended the government’s nationwide deworming activity, calling it “safe and effective,” urging parents to continue having their children take the medication.
This comes after a Grade 4 student from Cavite died on July 3 following a school-based deworming activity.
“The deworming medicine used in the program, Albendazole, has been part of the country's public health program for nearly three decades and is recommended by the World Health Organization. It is generally safe and well tolerated,” the agency said in a statement late Thursday.
