Atwima Nwabiagya North marks World Rabies Day with free anti-rabies vaccination

The Atwima Nwabiagya North District has marked World Rabies Day with a free anti-rabies vaccination exercise for dogs and other eligible animals.

The exercise, conducted by veterinary officers in selected communities, formed part of efforts to raise public awareness of rabies prevention and promote responsible pet ownership.

Pet owners were urged to ensure that their animals receive regular vaccinations and to seek immediate medical attention following any suspected exposure to rabies.

Speaking at the event, the District Director of Agriculture, Grace Achiaa, said the exercise contributed to Ghana’s national goal of eliminating dog-mediated human rabies by 2030 through increased vaccination coverage.

She said the exercise was also aimed at improving access to rabies vaccination for animal owners in targeted communities, encouraging annual vaccination of dogs and cats, and strengthening community participation in rabies prevention.