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‘Under control’: Siquijor detects 6 cases of zoonotic glanders disease

An agriculture technician collects blood sample from an animal in Siquijor on May 21, 2025 for laboratory testing for glanders. (DA-NIR via PNA)

Metro Manila, Philippines – Six people in Siquijor have contracted glanders disease, an infectious disease primarily affecting horses, donkeys, or mules that can be transmitted to humans.

Siquijor Gov. Jake Vincent Villa confirmed the news on Saturday, May 24, assuring residents and tourists that the situation is under control. He said the infected individuals have already received medication.
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