As Bali battles rabies surge, does dog meat raise the risk?
Bali is facing a significant surge in rabies cases, with nearly 30,000 people bitten by suspected rabid animals in the first half of 2026. Local authorities are urging mass vaccinations and better containment of stray dogs to curb the endemic disease.
Why it matters
The rabies outbreak poses a serious public health threat to both local residents and the island's vital tourism industry.
In a quieter part of western Bali, far from the crowds and chaos of the south, a 38-year-old housewife was bitten by a stray cat while hanging out laundry in May.
The report relies on official health ministry data and local government statements to describe a public health crisis.
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