World Rabies Day: Why It's Important to Act on Time

World Rabies Day is observed every year on September 28, in memory of the death of Louis Pasteur, the scientist who developed the first rabies vaccine. This global initiative raises awareness about the deadly threat of rabies and emphasizes the importance of prevention around the world.

Rabies – A Silent but Preventable Threat

Rabies still causes tens of thousands of deaths every year, especially in rural areas of Asia and Africa where access to vaccines and healthcare is limited. The virus is most commonly transmitted through the bite of an infected dog. Once symptoms appear, the disease is almost always fatal.

However, rabies is 100% preventable through timely vaccination of both humans and animals.

Goals of World Rabies Day

• Raise awareness about the importance of early response after exposure

• Promote dog vaccination as a key preventive measure

• Educate the public, especially children, on safe behavior around animals

• Support the global goal: Zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030

What Can We All Do?

• Vaccinate your pets regularly

• Teach children to avoid contact with unfamiliar animals

• Know how to respond in case of a bite or scratch

• Share reliable information and support public health campaigns

Every education effort, every vaccine, and every timely reaction can save a life.
World Rabies Day reminds us that the solutions are in our hands.