Tag: Rabies
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Delhi Government Declares Human Rabies Notifiable to Strengthen Public Health Response
Overview: A Bold Public Health Move The Delhi Government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has announced that human rabies will be declared a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. This decision marks a significant shift in how the capital city tracks, reports, and responds to rabies cases. By mandating reporting of human rabies,…
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Delhi Government Declares Human Rabies a Notifiable Disease to Strengthen Public Health Response
Delhi Takes a Bold Step to Strengthen Rabies Control In a decisive move to curb the public health threat posed by human rabies, the Delhi Government has announced that human rabies will be declared a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. Led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the administration says this policy will enhance…
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Delhi Declares Rabies Notifiable Disease to Bolster Public Health
Overview: A Bold Public Health Move In a decisive move to curb the escalating public health threat posed by human rabies, the Delhi Government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has declared rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. This policy shift aims to strengthen disease surveillance, ensure timely reporting, and mobilize resources…
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What Went Wrong with a Rabies Vaccine Batch? A Clear Explainer
Understanding the Alert: Rabies Vaccine Warns and Recalls A health warning about a rabies vaccine batch recently drew global attention. While vaccines are designed to protect people from deadly disease, lapses in manufacturing, distribution, or verification can create dangerous situations. This explainer breaks down what went wrong with this particular batch, why authorities acted, and…
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Karachi Faces Alarming Rise in Dog Bite Cases and Rabies Deaths in 2025
Worsening Trend of Dog Bites in Karachi Public health officials in Karachi are grappling with a troubling surge in dog bite incidents in 2025. Preliminary data indicates that the city has recorded approximately 29,000 dog bite cases so far this year. The tally reflects ongoing challenges in animal control, vaccination coverage, and public awareness, underscoring…
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Public Health Alarm: 29,000 Dog Bite Cases and 19 Rabies Deaths in Karachi in 2025
Growing Rabies Crisis in Karachi: 2025 Stats Reflect a Public Health Alarm Karachi, Pakistan, is confronting a troubling public health challenge as reported figures reveal that 29,000 dog bite cases have been recorded so far in 2025, with 19 lives lost to rabies. The data, highlighted by local media and health officials, underscores the pressing…
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Public Health Alert: Karachi Faces 29,000 Dog Bite Cases and 19 Rabies Deaths in 2025
Overview: A Growing Public Health Challenge in Karachi Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is confronting a sharp rise in dog bite incidents and rabies-related deaths in 2025. Public health officials reported that roughly 29,000 dog bite cases have been documented so far this year, with 19 people losing their lives to rabies. The numbers highlight a…
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Anti-rabies Drive in Sibu Vaccinates 70+ Pets at Local Carpark
Community-led vaccination effort targets rabies prevention in Sibu The recent anti-rabies drive held in a busy Sibu carpark marked a significant step forward in the fight against the ongoing rabies outbreak. In a turnout that surpassed expectations, over 70 pets were vaccinated, underscoring the critical role of community involvement in safeguarding both animal and human…
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Anti-Rabies Drive in Sibu: 70+ Pets Vaccinated Today
Community rally underlines rabies prevention in Sibu A recent anti-rabies vaccination drive in a Sibu carpark has become a model of community collaboration in the face of a rabies outbreak. More than 70 pets were vaccinated, providing an important shield against rabies transmission and reinforcing how local leadership, volunteers, and residents can combine to protect…
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World Para Athletics: Stray Dogs Attack at WPAC in Delhi
Incident at the JLN Stadium Two foreign coaches and a security guard were bitten by stray dogs on Friday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium warm up area during the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. India is hosting the event for the first time, and the attacks raised questions about the safety of athletes…