World Rabies Day observed on 28 September 2023
Important Days
World Rabies Day (WDR), established by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) every 28 September, is a day to promote the fight against this disease and raise awareness about its prevention. Have an excellent day. Rabies is a zoonotic disease with a mortality rate of 100%. It is endemic on several continents, with an estimated 60,000 deaths worldwide each year, 40% of whom are children. It is possible to eliminate human rabies transmitted by dogs, a feat evidenced by the progress made by many countries in the Americas. This year's motto “One for All, One Health for All” highlights the need to implement an interregional and multidisciplinary approach with the contribution, intervention and collaboration of professional teams from the human, animal and environmental health sectors. Is.
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