• Rabies elimination projects under way in four areas across the Philippines
• Vaccination of dogs up from 20 to 60% in Sorsogon and Ilocos Norte
• Training of provincial veterinary laboratory staff for more cost-effective diagnosis of rabies in Ilocos Norte and Sorsogon
• Over 100,000 children will receive targeted education to prevent dog bites
As part of the project in Chad, veterinary health workers received training in dRIT, a method of detecting rabies more suitable for 'in the field' situations
In an effort to intensify its rabies elimination program, the Provincial Government of Sorsogon, spearheaded by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) and the Philippine Information Office (PIA)-Sorsogon held a Media Advocacy Workshop at Casa Dominga, Sorsogon City
In light of a recent news story concerning how increased trade in illegally imported animals into the UK is leading to a heightened risk of rabies, the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) issues an advice.
The 66th World Health Assembly, held in May this year was historic for rabies in many ways. Finally rabies is recognized as a deadly, yet fully preventable, problem for too many communities. And that something needs to be done about it - with high priority.