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Garin sa pagbasura sa Dengvaxia cases: ‘Justice has prevailed’

MANILA, Philippines- Sinabi ni dating Health Secretary Janette Garin nitong Martes na ang desisyon ng Department of Justice (DOJ) na ibasura ang mga kaso laban sa kanya at dalawa pa hinggil sa paggamit ng anti-dengue Dengvaxia vaccine ay panalo para sa agham at hustisya.

“This decision is a victory for truth, justice, and science. It affirms that public health decisions based on sound evidence and expert guidance cannot be tainted by baseless accusations,” giit ni Garin.

“Justice has prevailed, and I welcome this ruling with gratitude and renewed commitment,” dagdag niya.

Tinutukoy ni Garin, kasalukuyang Iloilo representative, ang DOJ resolution na nag-aatas sa Prosecutor General na bawiin ang Reckless Imprudence Resulting to Homicide laban sa kanya at dalawa pang respondents hinggil sa pagkasawi ng 98 batang naturukan ng Dengvaxia vaccine.

Ito ay matapos matukoy ng DOJ ang ebidensya laban sa kanila na “insufficient” at “lack of a prima facie case.”

“It’s only in the Philippines that Dengvaxia has been ridiculously accused of ‘causing death.’ Globally, it has been recognized as a safe and effective vaccine that prevents severe dengue and saves lives,” wika ni Garin.

Nakasaad sa bahagi ng DOJ Resolution na, “In the scheme of things that transpired involving Dengvaxia, we found that the step-by-step procedures undertaken by respondents-appellants, leading to the implementation of the program do not exhibit inexcusable lack of precaution to hold them liable for reckless imprudence resulting to homicide.”

Gayundin, nanawagan si Garin sa Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), nasa ilalim ng DOJ, na ihayag ang halaga ng public funds na ginamit para sa kaso.

“Much has been spent on the Dengvaxia cases. I call on the PAO to disclose this information for transparency. These funds should be used instead to assist those who have been unjustly jailed and urgently need support,” ani Garin.

Ikinatuwa rin ng mga doktor na sina Gerardo Bayugo at Ma. Joyce Ducusin, na naabswelto sa kaso kasama ni Garin, ang desisyon ng DOJ sa “stopping an unfair legal process.”

“The DOJ decision came at a time when justice was at risk of being denied to us,” anila sa joint statement na ipinalabas ng opisina ni Garin.

“Stop playing on their emotions for personal or political gain. These parents have become victims of political maneuvering instead of being provided genuine support,” babala naman ni Garin.

Nagsagawa ng kilos-protesta ang mga magulang ng umano’y mga biktima ng Dengvaxia vaccine sa harap ng DOJ building nitong Lunes, inihirit na ituloy ang kaso.

“Gobyerno po ang may kasalanan neto, kung hindi sila nagkamali pupunta ba kami dito sa harapan niyo?.. Gusto ko po makamit ang hustisya, sana naman secretary, maawa naman po kayo samin,” anang isa sa complainants. 

“Pahintulutan niyo po na mapakita namin, makamit namin ang hustisya,” wika ng isa pa. RNT/SA