World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together-Rabies found in wildlife and domestic species-Dr Jacqueline Weyer “We find rabies in wildlife and domestic species across the country,” says Dr Jacqueline Weyer, medical scientist at the Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and parasitic diseases. Watch the video in the google drive link […]
PRESS RELEASE-World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together Dr Nomsa V. Mnisi Vice President of the SAVC 012 010 0850 Dr Mpho Maja Director of Animal Health at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Email: Cell: 072 199 0925 Vaccinate your animals against […]
World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together-All mammals are susceptible Did you know that all mammals are susceptible to rabies and can transmit the rabies virus? The most common animals in South Africa that transmit rabies are: Dogs Cats Livestock Yellow mongoose Black-backed jackal Bat-eared fox #RabiesEndsHere #WorldRabiesDay #SouthAfrica […]
World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together-Rabies is fatal-Prof Lucille Blumberg “Rabies is fatal, there is NOT treatment,” says Prof Lucille Blumberg, medical consultant at the Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and parasitic diseases. Watch the video in the google drive link below: RABIES-Prof Lucille Blumberg #RabiesEndsHere #WorldRabiesDay #SouthAfrica #SAVCRabiesDay […]
World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together-What to do when you think you have been infected? Roughly 50% of dog bites introduce bacteria, including staphylococcus, streptococcus and Pasteurella, capnocytophaga, and potentially rabies. Be sure to write down and share as many details of the dog that bit you with […]
World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together-REPORT-NICD The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported that there were 10 confirmed cases of rabies in humans in South Africa in 2019; Eastern Cape Province (4), KwaZulu-Natal (4) and Limpopo (2) Province. This has resulted in the deaths of the […]
World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together-How is rabies transmitted? Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Most rabies cases reported in South Africa were caused by bites from rabid or stray dogs. Understanding your risks and taking the necessary […]
World Rabies Day-28 September- Let’s raise awareness together-MYTHS Let’s discuss 3 common myths about rabies that people believe. By staying informed of the facts, we can help others stay safe. Myth #1: Rabies is not preventable Myth#2: Rabies is curable Myth #3: Rabies is only transmitted by dog bites #RabiesEndsHere […]
Pet owners urged to vaccinate their pets against rabies | Food For Mzansi | Dr Mpho Maja Dr Maja recently had a conversation with the Food For Mzansi. See here the article: https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/pet-owners-urged-to-vaccinate-their-pets-against-rabies/
#RABIESENDSHERE See here the official DALRRD 2020 Rabies Campaign Pamphlets:
