South Kalimantan Quarantine Office provides free rabies vaccinations

The South Kalimantan Quarantine Office for Animals, Fish, and Plants held free health examinations and rabies vaccinations for pets, specifically targeting cats, in Banjarmasin on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Part of the ‘Road to Quarantine Day 2026’ initiative, the event took place at the Masjid Sabilal Muhtadin Car Free Day area. The program included community activities such as leisure walks and group exercise to increase public awareness regarding pet health and zoonotic disease prevention.

Erwin AM Dabukke, Head of the South Kalimantan Quarantine Office, stated that the initiative aims to educate the public on the importance of regular veterinary check-ups and vaccinations to reduce the risk of diseases spreading from animals to humans. The event involved collaboration with the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (PDHI) South Kalimantan branch and various local government departments.