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Related Hashtags | #Rabies, #OneHealth, #OneHealth4All |
2023 Date | 28 September 2023 |
2024 Date | 28 September 2024 |
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World Rabies Day is an annual global event aimed at raising awareness about rabies and its prevention measures, as well as encouraging vaccination efforts to eliminate this deadly disease. The observance emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts among various sectors, such as public health, veterinary services, and education, to combat the disease that affects humans and animals alike. It is an opportunity to bring together communities, governments, and organizations to improve disease prevention and control measures. In South Africa, rabies remains a significant public health issue, affecting local communities and wildlife. The first World Rabies Day was celebrated in 2007, and since then, efforts have been made to engage local communities and raise awareness about the importance of vaccination. In a country where dog bites are the primary source of rabies transmission to humans, it is crucial to equip the public with knowledge about prompt post-exposure prophylaxis and robust vaccination programs for domestic animals. To observe World Rabies Day in South Africa, various organizations, including the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture, collaborate to host educational events, awareness campaigns, and vaccination drives. These activities aim to inform the public about rabies, its transmission, and the preventive measures that can be taken to protect both humans and animals. The ultimate goal is to work towards the global target of zero human rabies deaths by 2030. World Rabies Day is endorsed by South Africa and observed nationally on the 28th of September each year. Top Tweets for World Rabies Day -Updated
World Rabies Day facts
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World Rabies Day references and related siteswww.cdc.gov: Rabies Day History rabiesalliance.org: GARC www.americanhumane.org: Rabies Facts |
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