Taiz resident reports stray dog attack and medical fee controversy

A child named Moataz narrowly escaped a violent attack by a pack of stray dogs in Taiz, Yemen, while returning from evening prayers. The attack resulted in a severe bite to his leg, requiring immediate medical intervention.

The incident has heightened public anxiety regarding the growing presence of stray dogs in the city's streets, which residents describe as a 'ticking time bomb' for public safety, particularly for children.

In addition to the physical danger, the family reported being charged 35,000 Yemeni Rials for a single injection at a local medical point. This has sparked local outrage, as residents claim life-saving rabies vaccines and serums are supposed to be provided free of charge by supported health authorities. Citizens are calling on the Taiz Health Office and regulatory bodies to investigate these fees and address the stray dog population.