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The Philippines introduced a more vigorous anti-rabies campaign in 1997 but still the disease remains prevalent causing 200-300 deaths yearly.

The Philippines' inadequate measures to control rabies led to its failure to reduce the incidence of the deadly viral disease transmitted mainly through the bite of dogs and other animals, new research suggests.

Demand for household water increased by as much as a third during pandemic lockdowns, forcing girls and women to spend more time searching for water for families without access to running water, analysis shows.

Rising demand for water collection in poor countries added to womens’ burden. Water, sanitation lacking in health, quarantine facilities – survey. School closures also limited access to these basic services for girls.

As COVID-19 lockdowns upped demand for water, women and girls were often those most affected, analysis shows.