Every year, September 28 is World Rabies Day. It’s a day to get educated on the disease that has killed over 25 million people in the last century and to get vaccinated if you haven’t yet.
More than 95% of people who suffer from rabies will die because if the disease. It’s a viral disease that affects the central nervous system, and it has no cure.
The only way to get rid of it is with a vaccine that’s effective about 70% of the time. But many parts of the world lack access to medical care, which means they’re in extreme danger.
World Rabies Day 2022 will be observed on September 28.
“One Health, Zero Death” is the theme for this year’s World Rabies Day.
The sixteenth annual World Rabies Day will take place on September 28. The connection between the environment and both people and animals will be highlighted through this year’s theme, “Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths.”
World Rabies Day 2022 will be observed on September 28.
WRD 2022: Zero rabies, one health One Health
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the obvious weaknesses of the health systems, but it also showed what can be accomplished when different sectors work together.
The institutions and trust that support rabies control programs are vital for other zoonotic illnesses, particularly those that are susceptible to pandemics. Rabies control programs provide a perfect example of One Health implementation.
Zero Deaths
To end the cycle of one of the oldest diseases, the world possesses the vaccines, drugs, equipment, and technologies necessary.
The ambitious document Zero by 30: Global Strategic Plan for the elimination of human rabies deaths caused by dogs by 2030 has attainable goals. It is in line with the new NTD road map, which places an emphasis on integrated interventions and NTD program mainstreaming throughout national health systems.
The integrated strategies promoted by the Global Strategic Plan for Rabies and the Road Map are pertinent because they highlight the value of cooperating effectively in the face of multiple obstacles, such as those encountered during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Therefore, it is essential to collaborate with stakeholders, advocates, and individuals at the community, municipal, national, and international levels in order to rebuild and expand health systems and rabies control programs.
It is possible to eradicate rabies by working together, uniting forces, engaging communities, and committing to ongoing dog vaccination.
Signs of rabies:
To know what to look for in an animal with rabies, it’s best not to wait until it becomes violent or foams at the mouth — either one would be too late for anyone who came in contact with said animal. Early signs of rabies include changes in behavior, like unusual friendliness or extreme aggressiveness.
How it spreads:
Rabies is spread through the saliva of an infected animal. If a dog starts foaming at the mouth and comes up to you for no reason, you may have just been exposed to one of the deadliest diseases in history.
When it comes to humans, bites from bats are the most common way someone will contract rabies, but there have been cases of transmission from handling or eating infected animals as well.
Make sure….
If you haven’t already, make sure you vaccinate your pets on World Rabies Day! They need it too! Stay tuned for more information on World Rabies Day and how to protect yourself against this deadly virus.
This year, we’re going to go through some of the signs of rabies and how it spreads, then take a look at some ways you can keep yourself safe from this deadly disease during World Rabies Day.
