World Rabies Day 2025 Observed on September 28.

World Rabies Day is annually observed on September 28 to raise awareness about rabies prevention and highlight progress in combating this deadly disease. The 2025 observance marks the 19th edition, commemorating the legacy of Louis Pasteur, the pioneer of the rabies vaccine.

      - World Rabies Day serves as a global platform to educate people about rabies prevention, vaccination, and control measures, aiming to reduce deaths caused by this fatal viral disease.

      - September 28 is chosen to honor the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, the French scientist who developed the first rabies vaccine, a milestone in public health history.

Main Point :-   (i) The theme for 2025 is “Act Now: You, Me, Communities,” emphasizing shared responsibility at individual, community, and societal levels to prevent rabies and promote awareness.

      (ii) World Rabies Day was established in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), reflecting a global commitment to rabies elimination.

(iii) The first World Rabies Day was observed on September 28, 2007, and since then, it has grown into an international campaign engaging governments, NGOs, and communities worldwide.
About Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC)