"The Zambian government is set to distribute over 4,000 rabies vaccines to 14 high-risk districts across the country following an increase in reported rabies cases. The distribution, targeting areas such as Chongwe and Luano, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026."
By Gift Mwanza
Government will distribute over 4,000 rabies vaccines to 14 districts across the country.
This follows an increase in reported cases of rabies in selected parts of Zambia.
Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary MAX CHOOMBE says the vaccines will be distributed to high-risk areas, including Chongwe and Luano Districts.
Dr CHOOMBE says the vaccines are expected to be distributed by the end of 2026.
The Permanent Secretary said this through Assistant Director Veterinary Services CORNELIUS MUNDIA during the World Rabies Day Commemorations in Lusaka today.
Meanwhile, Zambia National Public Health Institute – ZNPHI Senior Health Officer, RICKY CHAZYA said the institute remains committed in fighting Rabies through various interventions.
And Veterinary Association of Zambia President EUGENE BWALYA has since called for stakeholders partnership in combating the spread of rabies in communities.
Originally published by ZNBC News
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