Sindh launches rabies prevention campaign
Key takeaways
- During the briefing, the chief minister was informed that over 285,000 dog-bite cases had been reported in Sindh during 2025, while more than 22 rabies-related deaths were recorded in major hospitals.
- The CM was informed that 85,891 dog-bite cases had already been documented from January to April 2026.
- Officials added that anti-rabies vaccine doses had been provided to more than 63,000 patients under the ongoing program, while over 8,700 patients had received rabies immunoglobulin treatment.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Sindh has launched a province-wide campaign to combat rabies, as officials cautioned that more than 285,000 dog-bite cases were reported and over 22 rabies-related deaths were recorded in major hospitals across the province in 2025.
Speaking at a meeting at the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah said the government would adopt a coordinated strategy aimed at eliminating preventable rabies deaths through public awareness, vaccination, treatment facilities, and stray dog population control.
During the briefing, the chief minister was informed that over 285,000 dog-bite cases had been reported in Sindh during 2025, while more than 22 rabies-related deaths were recorded in major hospitals.