Awareness programme on rabies held
The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research held an awareness program regarding rabies prevention. The event emphasized the 'One Health' approach, focusing on vaccination and timely medical intervention.
Why it matters
Public health education on zoonotic diseases like rabies is vital for preventing fatalities and managing animal-human health interactions.
The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER) in association with National Rabies Control Programme and Puducherry State Health Mission held a rabies awareness programme.
Speakers at the event stressed the importance of ‘One Health’ approach, timely first aid following exposure, post-exposure prophylaxis and animal vaccination in tackling rabies cases. Various competitions were held as part of the World Rabies Day observance, a release said.
Director of Health and Family Welfare S. Sevvel and Dean RIVER K. Murugavel were among those who attended the programme.
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