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WHO HEALTH ALERT
World Rabies Day 2026 reinforces the importance of a One Health approach, recognizing the connection between human, animal, and environmental health.
This Year’s Global Highlights;
Rabies Momentum at the One Health Summit
At the One Health Summit in Lyon alongside WHO, WOAH, FAO and partners, rabies was highlighted as a practical example of One Health in action. An example of how strengthening collaboration between communities, animal and human strengthens surveillance to prevent not only rabies but zoonotic and other diseases.
WHO Rabies Survey Highlights Progress and Gaps in its Africa Region
A new WHO survey of rabies programmes in the African Region found encouraging progress in national planning, surveillance and One Health coordination, while highlighting the need for stronger reporting of rabies deaths, animal bites, post-exposure prophylaxis and dog vaccination data to better track progress towards elimination.
Supporting Country-led Action for Rabies Prevention and Control
WHO worked closely with several countries in the African Region to better understand national priorities, strengthen collaboration and improve rabies reporting and surveillance. Based on identified needs, WHO provided targeted support for country-led activities working towards the elimination of dog-mediated human rabies.
Rabies is deadly, but is preventable
Rabies usually spreads through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, often a dog.
After symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal, but quick action can save lives.
Immediate action:
• If bitten or scratched, wash the wound well with soap and water for 15 minutes
• Get medical help at once. Don’t wait for symptoms
Prevention:
• Vaccinate dogs against rabies
• Teach children not to touch unknown or sick animals
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