Sarawak vaccinates 3,579 dogs, distributes 2,281 oral rabies vaccine baits in latest drive

Sarawak has vaccinated 3,579 dogs and distributed 2,281 oral rabies vaccine baits as part of their recent field vaccination efforts. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted the importance of the oral rabies vaccine (ORV) programme in reaching free-roaming dogs that are challenging to capture and vaccinate using conventional methods.

The programme, which involves various partners including the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET), Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC), Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), local authorities, and international organisations such as Mission Rabies and Ceva Santé Animale, demonstrates that tackling rabies requires collaboration and technical expertise.

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