Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 29: World Rabies Day 2024 was observed on September 28 along with rest of the world in Andaman and Nicobar Islands too. As part of the observance, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services orgainsed awareness campaigns throughout the territory through all the Veterinary institutions. A&N Islands is free from Rabies which is a boon as the disease is fatal. Rabies is a viral disease and transmissible by bite of rabies infected dog.
Rabies can be prevented by vaccination and every pet owner should ensure that their pet is vaccinated. The main function was organised at Veterinary Hospital Junglighat. The Director, AH&VS, Dr. K. A. Naveen and SVO, VH, Junglighat, Dr. K. Mohammed attended the programme. Awareness programme was also conducted and pets were vaccinated against Rabies.
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