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Rabies outbreaks in Moldova

Overview

In Moldova, authorities have reported a rise in rabies cases among animals and wildlife, noting that the situation has worsened by over 30% compared to previous years. Recorded outbreaks include dogs, cats, foxes, and jackals.

To address the spread, the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) is implementing an EU-cofinanced eradication program involving the distribution of 100,000 vaccine baits for wild foxes. Public health officials emphasize that while the disease is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, it is preventable through animal vaccination and prompt post-exposure prophylaxis. In July and August 2026, 1,531 individuals in the country received free post-exposure assistance.

Entities

World Health Organization · Republic of Moldova · Emilia María Tobías Ruvalcaba · National Agency for Public Health · National Agency for Food Safety

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Moldova reports rising rabies cases in animals and wildlife

    Authorities in Moldova report a 30% increase in rabies cases among animals. Vaccination campaigns for wildlife and humans are underway to meet the international goal of eliminating rabies deaths by 2030.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Mexico reports human rabies case linked to unvaccinated domestic cat

    A case of human rabies transmitted by an unvaccinated domestic cat in southeastern Mexico highlights the risks of pets hunting infected wildlife like bats.

Sources

bbmundo.com · ipn.md · news.yam.md · okdiario.com · realitatea.md · tv8.md · ziuadeazi.md