SAN FERNANDO
CITY, La Union – The provincial board of
La Union has approved an ordinance banning the practice of tandok by quack
doctors in treating animal bites, particularly by dogs, cats and snakes.
Practitioners believe that magnetic stones or animal horn can suck the
rabies virus or venom from the affected part.
Several deaths by those who sought treatment from quack doctors were
recorded in the province, the ordinance noted.
The practice, though cheaper than consulting a medical professional,
poses greater risks, it added.
The ordinance imposes a penalty of P5,000 or imprisonment for one year
or both to violators.
Hector Beñas, provincial health officer of La Union, said rural health
units and health centers have the equipment and are ready to assist victims of
animal bites.
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