{
  "id": 10685690,
  "title": "Sarawak vaccinates 3,579 dogs, distributes 2,281 oral rabies vaccine baits in latest drive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/sarawak-vaccinates-3-579-dogs-distributes-2-281-oral-rabies-vaccine",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-29T12:06:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/29/sarawak-vaccinates-3579-dogs-distributes-2281-oral-rabies-vaccine-baits-in-latest-drive/237032"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Sarawak has recently completed a field rabies vaccination drive for dogs, vaccinating a total of 3,579 dogs and distributing 2,281 oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier emphasized the importance of the ORV programme in reaching free-roaming dogs that are challenging to capture and vaccinate using conventional methods. This approach, part of Sarawak's broader efforts to strengthen rabies prevention and control, involves collaboration with 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 organizations like Mission Rabies and Ceva Santé Animale. Abang Johari highlighted that tackling rabies necessitates a multi-faceted approach, involving technical expertise, field experience, community participation, and the collective efforts of multiple organizations.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sarawak vaccinates 3,579 dogs, distributes 2,281 oral rabies vaccine baits in latest drive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/sarawak-vaccinates-3-579-dogs-distributes-2-281-oral-rabies-vaccine-10688015",
        "published": "2026-09-29T12:06:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}