In response to the ongoing rabies situation, Executive Yuan activates Central Epidemic Command Center for Rabies and convenes first meeting held by CECC for Rabies to coordinate cross-ministry efforts and ensure health of people in Taiwan

In response to the latest rabies outbreak situation, Vice Premier Chi-Kuo Mao specifically instructed relevant government agencies and all local governments to reinforce implementation of relevant prevention and control policies

Taiwan CDC urges public to clean up and remove vector-breeding sites and take personal precautions against mosquito as this epidemic season’s first dengue fever case in Pingtung City occurs

To effectively control ongoing rabies situation, Taiwan CDC urges public to support and cooperate with government policies and not to panic as the agency continues to actively organize different types of prevention efforts and produce mutli-faceted promotional materials

Taiwan CDC urges public to avoid contact with wild animals; If bitten or scratched by wild animals, please seek immediate medical attention to prevent rabies

Ministry of Health and Welfare and Council of Agriculture establishes rabies prevention inter-ministerial working group on July 24, 2013 to coordinate rabies management and ensure health and wellbeing of public

Taiwan CDC urges public to stay vigilant against dengue fever and clean up and remove vector-breeding sites as this epidemic season’s first dengue fever case in Kaoshisung City occurs

Beginning July 23, 2013, Taiwan CDC becomes part of newly formed Ministry of Health and Welfare and implements structural changes to ensure seamless transition

Department of Health convenes emergency ACIP meeting to amend recommendations for rabies vaccination

As scrub typhus activity peaks, public advised to take precautions against scrub typhus when doing outdoor activities