Ghana: 9,456 Dogs, Cats Vaccinated Against Rabies
[Ghanaian Times] About 9,456 dogs and cats have so far been vaccinated in the ongoing nationwide free rabies immunisation campaign, the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) has said.
About 9,456 dogs and cats have been vaccinated against rabies in Ghana's nationwide free immunisation campaign, according to the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD). The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Fenteng Danso, revealed this during the World Rabies Day 2026 commemoration in Accra yesterday. The campaign, themed "Stronger Together," aims to eliminate rabies as a public health threat by 2030 by fostering collaborative efforts.
Dr Danso stated that the VSD had raised its target from 25,000 to 40,000 dogs and cats by the campaign's end, thanks to support from the private sector and donor partners. He emphasized the necessity of pet owners to vaccinate their animals to prevent the deadly disease, which is 100% preventable but fatal once symptoms appear. While over 4.8 million people in Ghana have received rabies prevention messages, Dr Danso noted that this has not translated into action due to issues like improper handling of animal bites, late medical attention, and misconceptions about rabies.
He warned against relying on untested remedies and urged immediate medical care for anyone exposed to a potentially rabid animal. The Greater Accra Regional Veterinary Officer, Dr Joseph Abuh, highlighted seven high-risk areas in the region where human rabies deaths have occurred recently. He cautioned the public against downplaying the danger of dog bites and emphasized the importance of seeking prompt medical care to avoid preventable fatalities.
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