86,489 stray dogs vaccinated against rabies in Chennai

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has administered anti-rabies vaccination to 86,489 stray dogs since launching a mass immunisation campaign as of September 20, 2026.

The campaign was launched with the objective of protecting the public from rabies and creating a rabies-free Chennai. The release said anti-rabies vaccination and treatment for internal and external parasites are being administered to stray dogs across the city, according to a press release.

According to the release, the campaign has been completed in all areas of Tiruvottiyur, Manali, Tondiarpet, Madhavaram and Royapuram zones.

The release added that vaccination and parasite-control treatment are currently being administered to stray dogs in all streets and at locations including educational institutions and hospitals in Ambattur, Anna Nagar and Alandur zones.