{
  "id": 10707992,
  "title": "Sindh Upgrades 278 Anti-Rabies Centers After Rise in Dog Bite Cases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/sindh-upgrades-278-anti-rabies-centers-after-rise-in-dog-bite-cases",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:10:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/29/sindh-upgrades-278-anti-rabies-centers-after-rise-in-dog-bite-cases/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sindh government has enhanced 278 anti-rabies centers throughout the province to enhance care for dog-bite victims and bolster rabies prevention initiatives. Asif Hyder Shah, the Sindh Chief Secretary, explained that these upgraded centers have been stocked with rabies vaccines, wound-washing facilities, and trained medical personnel to facilitate prompt treatment. Addressing World Rabies Day, Shah advised individuals to seek immediate medical attention following a dog bite or scratch, emphasizing that even minor injuries should not be disregarded. He instructed anyone bitten or scratched by a dog to cleanse the affected area with soap and water for a minimum of 15 minutes before visiting the nearest healthcare facility for treatment and vaccination. Shah cautioned that rabies can prove fatal once symptoms manifest, underscoring the critical importance of timely treatment. According to a spokesperson for the chief secretary, Sindh's ability to treat dog-bite patients has surged by nearly 30 percent compared to the initial eight months of the previous year. Health facilities across the province have attended to roughly 45,000 patients and administered approximately 138,000 doses of rabies vaccine. Furthermore, nearly 5,000 doses of rabies immunoglobulin have been provided where necessary. Shah reiterated that public awareness, prompt medical care after a bite, and dog vaccination are all vital in preventing rabies. Individuals can locate their nearest anti-rabies center by calling 1122 or visiting sindharv.com.",
  "summary": "The Sindh government has upgraded 278 anti-rabies centers across the province to improve treatment for dog-bite patients and strengthen rabies … Read More The post Sindh Upgrades 278 Anti-Rabies Centers After Rise in Dog Bite Cases appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}