World Rabies Day 2024: Breaking Rabies Boundaries
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Rabies Day |
| Date | September 28th |
| Year | 2024 |
| Observation | 18th observance |
| Theme | "Breaking Rabies Boundaries" |
| Theme Significance | - Emphasizes progress in rabies prevention - Highlights One Health approach - Calls for cross-sectoral collaboration - Focuses on overcoming barriers - Acknowledges transboundary nature of rabies |
| Global Strategic Plan | "Zero by 30: Global Strategic Plan" - Aim to eliminate dog-mediated human rabies deaths by 2030 |
| History | - Launched in 2007 - Advocates for accessible post-exposure treatment, pet vaccination, and awareness |
| Importance | - Rabies claims over 59,000 lives annually - Raises awareness about prevention and treatment - Supports global target of eliminating human rabies deaths by 2030 |
| Immediate Care Tips | 1. Thorough wound cleaning 2. Antiseptic application 3. Control bleeding 4. Wound protection 5. Seek medical evaluation 6. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) 7. Tetanus prevention |