{
  "id": 12629906,
  "title": "Nabdam District Assembly sponsors free rabies vaccination for pets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/nabdam-district-assembly-sponsors-free-rabies-vaccination-for-pets",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:51:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/health/vaccination-for-pets/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region, over 250 dogs were vaccinated as part of activities to celebrate World Rabies Day. The three-day event, sponsored by the Nabdam District Assembly, aimed to raise awareness about rabies and promote responsible pet ownership through regular vaccination. The Veterinary Services Department provided the free vaccinations, with pet owners bringing their animals to receive the treatment. Some beneficiaries, including Nsoh Samuel and Mort Emmanuel, appreciated the initiative, stating it offered an opportunity for pet owners who couldn't afford vaccinations to safeguard their animals against rabies. The District Veterinary Officer, Roland Ayamga, emphasized the importance of annual vaccination for pet owners, explaining that a vaccination receipt could be used as proof of safety in case a pet bites someone. The District Chief Executive for Nabdam, Francis Tobig, revealed that the Assembly contributed 200 doses of the vaccine to support the initiative, highlighting the fatal nature of rabies and the need to prevent future cases. In total, 260 dogs were vaccinated during the three-day event, supported partially by the Regional Veterinary Services Department. World Rabies Day is observed annually to highlight the prevention of this deadly viral disease through timely vaccination, responsible pet ownership, and public awareness.",
  "summary": "By Peter Agengre More than 250 dogs have been vaccinated in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region as part of activities to mark World Rabies Day. The three-day exercise, sponsored by the Nabdam District Assembly, was aimed at raising awareness about rabies and encouraging responsible pet ownership through regular vaccination. The Veterinary Services […]",
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    "Nabdam District Assembly sponsors free rabies vaccinations for pets",
    "Over 250 dogs vaccinated during three-day World Rabies Day event",
    "District Assembly contributed 200 vaccine doses to support initiative"
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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."
}