Rabies vaccination campaign targets South Coast communities
The vaccination campaign comes after two incidents where rabid dogs bit three individuals in Umgababa and Mfume, leading to two deaths.
THE KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will run a pet vaccination campaign against rabies that will target Umgababa, Felekisi, Illovo township, Adams Mission, and Umbumbulu. The five-day campaign will start on November 9.
Also read: Rabies vaccination Amanzimtoti.
The vaccination campaign comes after two incidents where rabid dogs bit three individuals in Umgababa and Mfume, leading to two deaths. The department is conducting ongoing provincial campaigns to combat rabies, targeting an increased vaccination rate across the domestic dog and cat population to eradicate outbreaks.
For more information, contact the eThekwini State vet office or the Environmental Health office on 031 328 9300 or 031 311 1000.
Dates:
November 9: 09:00–13:00 – Umgababa: Mnini sports ground
November 10: 09:00-13:00 – Bhekulwandle: Bonamanzi Engen garage
November 11: 09:00-13:00 – Illovo township: Bonamanzi Engen garage
November 12: 09:00-13:00 – Odidini: Odidini Clinic (to be confirmed)
November 13: 09:00-13:00 – Umbumbulu – Tobi sports ground
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