Since 2007 VSF Germany is engaged in rabies prevention in Southern Kenya, and their continuous work has born its fruit- the incidence of rabies in humans in the areas has decreased significantly.
A research team at Kansas State University recently demonstrated that pets with out-of-date rabies vaccinations are still protected from the rabies virus—provided they receive a booster immediately after exposure
The OIE has launched a new web portal and an interactive infographic on rabies to raise awareness on the disease and to encourage the mobilisation of the international community around this cause.
For the first time, a One Health framework has been developed to assess social, animal welfare and ethical impacts together with epidemiological and economic impacts of rabies control measures.
Here we aim to list recent research papers most relevant to GARC’s mission.
We are experiencing a severe artificial shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulins (RIGs) in India because companies are not producing enough of them. In Shimla (Himachal Pradesh, India) and also in other parts of the country there are currently no RIGs available in the local market.
The launch of the National Rabies Elimination Strategy was just part of what made the 2014 World Rabies Day celebrations distinct from the previous ones and a milestone for Kenya.
Eleven scientists from Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (UK government) raise funds and promote 28 September, World Rabies Day
Recent research by scientists from Azerbaijan and the UK has demonstrated how international technical collaboration can help the global effort to control rabies.