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Rabies outbreaks and response in Nigeria

Overview

In Nigeria, rabies cases have been confirmed in the Gwagwalada and Kwali area councils of the Federal Capital Territory. In response, the administration has urged residents to report suspected cases and seek medical attention following animal exposure.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has designated rabies as a priority zoonotic disease, emphasizing the need for better coordination between public health and veterinary authorities. In Rivers State, the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association has pledged technical support to the state government, including vaccination drives and awareness campaigns, to help curb the spread of the disease.

Entities

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control · World Health Organization · Directorate of Veterinary Services · Dr Gloria Daminabo · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform

Timeline

  1. 30 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Rabies vaccination efforts launched in Namibia and West Virginia

    Rabies control efforts are underway in Namibia via pet vaccination following an outbreak in Ondangwa, and in West Virginia through aerial vaccine bait drops for wildlife.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Nigeria intensifies rabies response as cases confirmed in Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State

    Nigeria confirms rabies cases in the capital’s Gwagwalada and Kwali districts and mobilises federal and state health and veterinary agencies to boost awareness, dog vaccinations and treatment.

Sources

nbcnews.na · theintermountain.com