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Anti-Rabies Vaccination, Animal Birth Control and Awareness Programme Conducted at Rhenock
Pakyong, September 22 (IPR): The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) Department, Rhenock, in collaboration with Sikkim Anti-Rabies and Animal Health (SARAH), organised an Anti-Rabies Vaccination, Animal Birth Control (ABC), and Public Awareness programme at the Veterinary Hospital, Rhenock, under the Rhenock Constituency.
The initiative aimed to control rabies, a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, mainly through the saliva of infected animals by bites or scratches. Rabies remains a significant public health concern, with most human cases linked to dog bites. The programme highlighted the importance of community participation and support in prevention.
Under the vaccination and deworming drive, 737 dogs were vaccinated. Through the Animal Birth Control process, 148 dogs were sterilised. The coverage areas included Sudunglakha, Dalapchand, and Tarpin Chujachen, where the programme was conducted for one day at each location.
The awareness component of the programme informed the community about the modes of rabies transmission, preventive measures, and the role of responsible ownership of animals. Participants were briefed on the significance of routine vaccination, sterilisation, and timely reporting of suspected cases.
The AH&VS Department and SARAH officials reiterated the need for continuous efforts to prevent rabies in both animals and humans. They further appealed to the public to extend cooperation in upcoming drives to achieve sustained control of rabies in Sikkim.
The initiative aimed to control rabies, a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, mainly through the saliva of infected animals by bites or scratches. Rabies remains a significant public health concern, with most human cases linked to dog bites. The programme highlighted the importance of community participation and support in prevention.
Under the vaccination and deworming drive, 737 dogs were vaccinated. Through the Animal Birth Control process, 148 dogs were sterilised. The coverage areas included Sudunglakha, Dalapchand, and Tarpin Chujachen, where the programme was conducted for one day at each location.
The awareness component of the programme informed the community about the modes of rabies transmission, preventive measures, and the role of responsible ownership of animals. Participants were briefed on the significance of routine vaccination, sterilisation, and timely reporting of suspected cases.
The AH&VS Department and SARAH officials reiterated the need for continuous efforts to prevent rabies in both animals and humans. They further appealed to the public to extend cooperation in upcoming drives to achieve sustained control of rabies in Sikkim.
