Rabies deaths in India jump to 180 last year
India
Rabies deaths in India have jumped sharply last year, rising to 180 compared to just 22 in 2022—even though reported cases actually dropped.
Most of these deaths happened in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Government incentivizes municipalities to step up stray dog control
To fight the spike, the government is urging cities to step up stray dog control with more sterilizations and anti-rabies shots under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program.
They're also giving municipalities cash incentives—₹800 per dog and ₹600 per cat—to help out.
With rabies still a serious threat, especially if animal bites aren't treated quickly, these steps aim to make a real difference on the ground.
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