According to the report of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, on February 12, 2025, in Nhan Dao commune, Song Lo district, there was 01 case of death suspected of being caused by rabies (the victim had a sample taken and sent to the Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology for testing and the conclusion was that the sample was suspected of having rabies virus) due to being bitten on the hand by a dog owned by the owner (the dog had not been vaccinated against rabies).
Commune-level Veterinary Staff educate people about rabies in dogs and cats and preventive measures.
In order to promptly determine the cause of death, at the same time prevent, control, and prevent rabies from occurring, minimize the risk of death and move towards no more deaths from rabies, on June 8, 2025, the Provincial People's Committee issued a document requesting the Department of Agriculture and Environment to strengthen communication work on the management of dogs, cats and other animals at risk of causing rabies.
Monitor and warn of rabies, especially in high-risk areas; organize investigations and take samples for testing to promptly and thoroughly handle rabies outbreaks, and prevent the disease from spreading widely.
Inspect and urge rabies vaccination in districts and cities according to vaccination for livestock and poultry in 2025 and direction of the Provincial People's Committee.
Actively coordinate with units and localities to review and strictly implement legal regulations related to the raising and management of dogs, cats, and other pets at risk of rabies.
The Department of Health enhances the capacity of rabies prevention and control surveillance for preventive health workers, grassroots health workers, and rabies vaccination sites and anti-rabies serum for humans.
Closely coordinate with the Central Disease Testing Agency to promptly find the exact cause of the suspected death due to Rabies. Coordinate with the media agencies in the province to strengthen information and propaganda work to the community about the dangerous nature of Rabies, measures to prevent and control Rabies, especially when bitten by an animal, it is necessary to immediately go to a medical facility to treat the wound and get advice on Rabies vaccination...
Regarding the direction of handling in Nhan Dao commune, Song Lo district. The Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Health to actively coordinate with relevant agencies in the industry to promptly find out the cause of the victim's death, report and propose the Provincial People's Committee to direct the next steps.
Song Lo District People's Committee organizes the investigation and verification of the situation of animal rabies in the area according to regulations; organizes and implements environmental disinfection to destroy pathogens in the environment, limiting the spread of disease.
Organize emergency rabies vaccination for all healthy dogs and cats in the commune and communes and towns adjacent to Nhan Dao commune, ensuring that each dog is vaccinated against rabies once a year. Direct the People's Committee of Nhan Dao commune to coordinate and request households to manage, keep and monitor the dogs to take further measures.
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