30/03/2026
Solsona National High School Wins Rabies Awareness Quiz Bee at MMMHMC
Batac City, Ilocos Norte โ In celebration of Rabies Awareness Month, the Animal Bite Center under the Department of Family and Community Medicine of Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center successfully conducted a Rabies Awareness Quiz Bee last March 21, 2026, bringing together high school students from the second district of Ilocos Norte.
A total of 15 schools participated in the competition, showcasing their knowledge and understanding of rabies prevention, control, and management. After a series of challenging rounds, Solsona National High School emerged as the grand champion, outperforming 14 other competing schools.
The activity aimed to increase awareness among the youth about rabiesโa preventable yet potentially fatal diseaseโby promoting accurate knowledge on its transmission, early signs and symptoms, and appropriate management, including timely vaccination and post-exposure treatment.
Hospital officials emphasized the importance of educating young individuals as key advocates in their communities. By equipping students with the right information, the program hopes to strengthen community efforts in preventing rabies cases and encouraging responsible pet ownership.
The event highlighted the vital role of collaboration between healthcare institutions and educational sectors in promoting public health awareness, particularly in addressing preventable diseases such as rabies.
-Justine Heather Espejo-Baptista, MD
