Brazil anti-rabies vaccination drives protect pets in Rio Branco and Mossoró

The municipality of Rio Branco, Acre, launched a free anti‑rabies vaccination campaign for dogs and cats running from late June through November. Vaccinations are offered at mobile units inside Arasuper supermarkets and a permanent site at URAP Roney Meireles, with schedules listed for each location. The campaign highlights that the city has recorded no rabies cases in pets since 1998, attributing this to ongoing annual vaccinations.

In parallel, political negotiations in Acre see the MDB party moving to assume control of the state Institute of Professional and Technological Education (Ieptec), a move tied to upcoming 2026 elections and broader governmental arrangements.

In Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, the municipal health secretariat reported that 2,530 dogs and cats were vaccinated against rabies during the first two days of its campaign, aiming to reach a total of 50,686 animals. Nine vaccination points were opened, and the service remains available year‑round at the municipal zoonoses unit. Officials reiterated that rabies is almost invariably fatal in mammals but can be prevented through animal vaccination and prompt medical treatment.