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Rabies hits Kabale District

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale district has been put on high alert following increased attacks by rabid dogs. The disease, prevented by vaccinating dogs, has so far claimed the life of a primary two pupil at Kibuga primary school in Kibuga sub-county. Angel Amanyabyona who died last week …

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Kasese to host World Rabies Day on September 28

    Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  World Rabies Day (WRD) that is marked annually on September 28, will be celebrated in Kasese, the  Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has confirmed. The day is marked to raise awareness and advocate for elimination of the disease globally. The …

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Shortage of rabies vaccines hits Eastern Uganda

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A severe shortage of rabies vaccines has hit government health facilities in Eastern Uganda amidst a surge in the number of people bitten by suspected rabid animals. A survey conducted in Tororo, Busia, and Namayingo districts revealed significant shortages of rabies vaccines, leaving many …

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Luwero registers 1000 cases of animal bites

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A least 1016 people in Luwero fell victim to animal bites during the financial year 2022/23, according to the District Health report on mortality and morbidity report. Of these, 478 people sought urgent anti-rabies treatment from local health centers after being bitten by stray dogs. …

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The Katikkiro of Buganda to support Uganda Veterinary Association activities

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Two weeks after holding a successful scientific symposium and AGM in Masaka City, the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has been assured of increased support by the Buganda Kingdom. Activitives to book livestock farmers education, establishment of demonstration farms and promotion of ecotourism and cultural …

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Tororo to host World Rabies Day September 28

✳ Uganda rabies cases in 2020 ● Total cases reported 13,392 (average 99 cases per week) ● Total deaths 266. ✳  Select district figures Kampala -763 Moroto -487 Masindi -415 Ntungamo -442 Mbarara -464 Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo will host this year’s World Rabies Day celebrations on September …

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Busia district embarks on mass vaccination against rabies

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busia district has embarked on mass vaccination of cats and dogs against rabies. Dr. Patrick Barasa, the Busia District Veterinary Officer says that their target is to vaccinate 8,000 cats and dogs. The district registered 10 cases of rabies from Busitema, Dabani, and Buhehe sub-counties …

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