The Philippines Fights - But Two More Box Jellyfish Deaths
The Philippines has taken a much-needed step toward saving lives with the recent release of a jellyfish safety video by the Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (PSAAI). While this might seem insignificant, it's actually a very positive move forward after decades of inaction and recent public and political outcry that erupted over the preventable deaths of innocent children. As posted HERE in September 2024 about the tragic death of five-year-old Kiera and consequent public anguish expressed by her devastated mother Jahaziel Michaellie Maningdin; the people have pleaded, the government has listened, and this PSAAI video goes some way in raising awareness and honouring the memory and legacy of not only Kiera, but numerous other children whose young lives were ended by a box jellyfish sting. Sadly and poignantly, as the video was released and this post was being written, two 10-year-old children tragically died fro...