World Rabies Day 2015

World Rabies Day 2015 is fast approaching and GARC are delighted to announce this year's theme is End Rabies Together.

This theme builds on previous themes to highlight the ongoing importance of global commitment across sectors - governments, NGOs, donors, corporations, and many others - to effectively end the spread of rabies and save both human and canine lives. 

At the time of writing (12 weeks before September 28) four events have already been registered.

In Argentina, the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Buenos Aires is planning an event to keep veterinarians up to date on rabies prevention and diagnosis.

In the Matopas region of Zimbabwe, Vets for Change are planning a mass vaccination of dogs, with the support of the Zimbabwe State Veterinary Services.

In Mexico, the Ministry of Health is planning a commemorative lottery ticket alongside an intensive day of animal sterilization in all 32 states.

And, in Free State, South Africa, Blind.Love.Africa are working at raising awareness in children in the community through a series of workshops and press ‘advertisements’ that feature images for children to color in.

The rabies prevention community is active and vibrant but too often the difference you make on the ground isn't recognised by policy decision makers who can support your work. Organizing or supporting a World Rabies Day event near you is an effective way to make your voice heard at the global level. Every registered event - however big or small - adds to the momentum that will bring us closer to the end of rabies. Please get involved. Let’s #EndRabiesTogether