Media

Namibia IBCM workshop participants using the GARC Surveillance tools during a simulation exercise

Namibia prepares for IBCM (Integrated Bite Case Management)

The Namibian government recently held a workshop to plan how future outbreak responses will take place in the country. Learn more about the workshop and Namibia’s plans to implement a multi-sectoral Integrated Bite Case management program with the support of GARC and other partners!
World Rabies Day 2022 theme banner

Come together and let us defeat rabies!

This year’s theme is “One Health, Zero Deaths”. It is a reminder to all of us that if we stand united, we can defeat this dreadful disease. Let us celebrate this year’s World Rabies Day by doing just that! By working together, we can reach Zero by 30 and finally put an end to human deaths caused by canine rabies.
World Rabies Day 2022 theme banner

World Rabies Day 2022 brings #1Health4Rabies

Find out about World Rabies Day and the Awards this year, as well as what we do at GARC and what you can do from wherever you are!
GARC surveillance tool training, DRC

Local champion drives sustainable rabies surveillance

Surveillance is critical to achieving rabies elimination, but it is not always easy to implement effectively. A champion from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken it upon himself to implement a comprehensive surveillance system in the Kongo-Central province using the GARC surveillance tools. Read about how he has championed efforts to take the DRC closer to rabies elimination.
Dog vaccinated during rabies awareness month, Philippines.

One Health in action: Rabies elimination efforts in the Philippines

One Health is on everyone’s minds and features heavily on the global agenda. However, the biggest challenge still lies with how to operationalize One Health – how can we turn this concept into something that is actionable? Rabies provides the ideal scenario to operationalize One Health. Read about the One Health activities in the Philippines from the National Rabies Awareness Month and how One Health is so important for rabies elimination.
Quick reference wound categorization poster by GARC

Quick reference posters for rabies

When it comes to rabies, having the correct information can be lifesaving. Finding the right information at the right time can, however, be difficult. GARC has created a series of quick reference posters to help you to always have access to the most vital information in an easily understandable and convenient way. Find out more inside!
World Rabies Day 2022 theme banner

The World Rabies Day 2022 theme is here!

The long-anticipated moment is upon us! Look inside to find out what this year’s World Rabies Day theme is and how you can get involved, not only on World Rabies Day, but throughout the whole year. Don’t wait, look inside!
Biting dog on grass

Easily track bite cases with GARCs latest mobile app feature

Make tracking bite cases in the community easy by collecting essential data with the GARC mobile phone app’s latest feature. You can now record bite cases in the field to identify high-risk areas and plan your rabies programs. Add this as another feature of the Rabies Epidemiological Bulletin and the GARC app for your mobile phone.
Owner holds dog while it is vaccinated against rabies, Philippines.

Boehringer Ingelheim and GARC build momentum across Asia in the fight against rabies

Planning a mass dog vaccination campaign can be challenging. There are many factors to consider before starting, and making data driven decisions can be key to saving money and making your campaign more effective. GARC partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim to deliver a planning workshop for BI country teams across 4 Asian countries, to empower the teams to deliver effective and efficient vaccination campaigns to come. Learn more inside!
Rabies vaccination teams track vaccination with the GARC app

Namibia drives rabies elimination through data-driven decisions.

The Namibian government’s rabies vaccination program has taken additional steps to ensure that it relies on more informative and accurate data-driven decisions. See how data is helping them to progress towards the control and elimination of rabies. Read more inside!