Tag: rabies vaccination
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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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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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Sibu Hosts Anti-Rabies Drive: Over 70 Pets Vaccinated in Community Carpark
Community-led Effort Tackles Rabies in Sibu In a focused push to curb the rabies outbreak, a local anti-rabies drive was held in a busy carpark in Sibu. The event drew a steady stream of pet owners who arrived with dogs and cats eager to protect their companions. More than 70 pets were vaccinated during the…
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World Rabies Day in Saskatchewan: Warman Bat Case Highlights Public Health Focus
World Rabies Day in Saskatchewan: A Public Health Moment Saskatchewan is marking World Rabies Day to raise awareness about a potentially fatal virus and to emphasize practical steps people can take to stay safe. The timing is notable, coming on the heels of a Warman incident in which a dead bat found in a yard…
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World Rabies Day: Safe Shots for Pets and Communities
World Rabies Day 2025: A Call to Action September 28 marks World Rabies Day, a moment when health and animal-welfare groups worldwide turn from awareness to action. This year’s theme, “Act now: you, me, communities,” as highlighted by the World Health Organization, urges individuals, families, and local groups to shoulder responsibility, collaborate, and drive real…
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World Rabies Day: A Safe Shot for Pets and Communities
World Rabies Day: Act Now—You, Me, Communities September 28 marks World Rabies Day, a date that underscores a simple, life‑saving reality: vaccination is the best defense against a deadly disease. This year’s theme, Act now: you, me, communities, shifts the focus from individual action to collective responsibility. Health authorities and animal welfare groups alike are…