Health
Sock JohnsonDelhi Takes Charge to Tackle Rabies with Mandatory Tracking
Listen up, folks! Delhi's Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh is throwing down the gauntlet against rabies! They're making rabies a notifiable disease to track and tackle it head-on. With a rise in dog bites, it's time to ensure no rabies case slips through the cracks, boosting vaccinations and keeping the people safe from this sneaky foe!
few days ago | Barkha Mathur
Quick rundown
1.Delhi declares rabies a notifiable disease to enhance reporting and treatment.
2.Rabies is preventable but fatal once symptoms appear.
3.Mandatory reporting aims to map high-risk zones and improve prevention.
4.Only 5.9% of primary care facilities in India stock rabies immunoglobulin.
5.India accounts for 36% of global rabies deaths, highlighting underreporting.
