Student dies after school deworming activity in Cavite

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Several other students also felt unwell after the school conducted the routine deworming activity, according to the Department of Education

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking into the death of a boy following a routine deworming activity conducted at a school in Trece Martires City, Cavite.

In a statement on Monday, July 13, the DepEd confirmed the death of a Grade 4 student from Hugo Perez Elementary School-Annex in Trece Martires City, who was hospitalized after experiencing vomiting following the school deworming activity.