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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE - Cases of rabies identified in Antananarivo
Miangaly Ralitera - Published on February 16, 2025
Increased vigilance against feline and canine bites and scratches. Several cases of rabies have been reported recently in the city of Antananarivo and its surroundings, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Saturday, as part of the announcement of a mass vaccination campaign against rabies in the city of Antananarivo.
"Earlier this week (editor's note: the previous week), a cat in Ambohipo scratched a person. The analysis result confirmed that this animal is carrying rabies. During the same week, a dog bit five people in the Mahamasina district. Investigations are underway to find out whether the animal is rabid or not," said Dr. Fetra Ramilijaona, head of the veterinary service in Tana-ville, this weekend.
Dogs are the main culprits in transmitting rabies to humans. But cats, as well as all mammals, can be infected, given this case detected in Ambohipo.
Free vaccination
Faced with this risk, the Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock of Analamanga invites all cat and dog owners to have their animals vaccinated to prevent the spread of rabies. This disease is fatal in humans once its symptoms appear, if the latter is not vaccinated quickly after a bite or scratch from an infected mammal.
In Madagascar, rabies continues to claim victims. The number of deaths related to this disease is estimated at eight hundred per year. Many owners do not vaccinate their pets, which promotes the spread of the disease. To remedy this, the regional directorate of Agriculture and Livestock is offering free vaccinations for dogs and cats today and tomorrow in Mahamasina, at the regional livestock service.
Miangaly Ralitera
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CONTAGIOUS DISEASE - Cases of rabies reported in Morondava
Mialisoa Ida - Published on February 20, 2025
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Rabies is present in Menabe. Appropriate measures have been taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
Rabies is on the rise in Menabe, particularly in the districts of Morondava and Mahabo. Since January until February 18, more than fifty people bitten by dogs have been recorded by the region's Rabies Treatment Center. Unfortunately, one child succumbed to the disease, according to a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock published on Wednesday.
Faced with this situation, local authorities have taken emergency measures to limit the spread of the virus. A meeting was held on February 17, bringing together the Prefect of Morondava, the Regional Director of Agriculture and Livestock, the Mayor of Morondava and Public Health officials.
Among the measures adopted, it is strongly recommended that those bitten go immediately to a health center to receive a vaccination. Indeed, once symptoms appear, rabies is always fatal in humans.
Euthanized
To prevent new cases, the regional directorate of Agriculture and Livestock is calling on owners to vaccinate their dogs and cats. Stray dogs will also be euthanized to reduce the risk of transmission.
At the same time, an awareness campaign is being conducted on the ground by a team led by Prefect Fidèle Rafidison. The aim is to inform the population about the importance of vaccination and the measures to adopt in the event of a suspected case.
Every year, rabies causes about eight hundred deaths in Madagascar. The negligence of some owners regarding the vaccination of their animals promotes the spread of the virus. Collective awareness and preventive actions are essential to contain this deadly disease.
Mialisoa Ida
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE - Cases of rabies identified in Antananarivo
Miangaly Ralitera - Published on February 16, 2025
Increased vigilance against feline and canine bites and scratches. Several cases of rabies have been reported recently in the city of Antananarivo and its surroundings, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Saturday, as part of the announcement of a mass vaccination campaign against rabies in the city of Antananarivo.
"Earlier this week (editor's note: the previous week), a cat in Ambohipo scratched a person. The analysis result confirmed that this animal is carrying rabies. During the same week, a dog bit five people in the Mahamasina district. Investigations are underway to find out whether the animal is rabid or not," said Dr. Fetra Ramilijaona, head of the veterinary service in Tana-ville, this weekend.
Dogs are the main culprits in transmitting rabies to humans. But cats, as well as all mammals, can be infected, given this case detected in Ambohipo.
Free vaccination
Faced with this risk, the Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock of Analamanga invites all cat and dog owners to have their animals vaccinated to prevent the spread of rabies. This disease is fatal in humans once its symptoms appear, if the latter is not vaccinated quickly after a bite or scratch from an infected mammal.
In Madagascar, rabies continues to claim victims. The number of deaths related to this disease is estimated at eight hundred per year. Many owners do not vaccinate their pets, which promotes the spread of the disease. To remedy this, the regional directorate of Agriculture and Livestock is offering free vaccinations for dogs and cats today and tomorrow in Mahamasina, at the regional livestock service.
Miangaly Ralitera
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CONTAGIOUS DISEASE - Cases of rabies reported in Morondava
Mialisoa Ida - Published on February 20, 2025
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Rabies is present in Menabe. Appropriate measures have been taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
Rabies is on the rise in Menabe, particularly in the districts of Morondava and Mahabo. Since January until February 18, more than fifty people bitten by dogs have been recorded by the region's Rabies Treatment Center. Unfortunately, one child succumbed to the disease, according to a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock published on Wednesday.
Faced with this situation, local authorities have taken emergency measures to limit the spread of the virus. A meeting was held on February 17, bringing together the Prefect of Morondava, the Regional Director of Agriculture and Livestock, the Mayor of Morondava and Public Health officials.
Among the measures adopted, it is strongly recommended that those bitten go immediately to a health center to receive a vaccination. Indeed, once symptoms appear, rabies is always fatal in humans.
Euthanized
To prevent new cases, the regional directorate of Agriculture and Livestock is calling on owners to vaccinate their dogs and cats. Stray dogs will also be euthanized to reduce the risk of transmission.
At the same time, an awareness campaign is being conducted on the ground by a team led by Prefect Fidèle Rafidison. The aim is to inform the population about the importance of vaccination and the measures to adopt in the event of a suspected case.
Every year, rabies causes about eight hundred deaths in Madagascar. The negligence of some owners regarding the vaccination of their animals promotes the spread of the virus. Collective awareness and preventive actions are essential to contain this deadly disease.
Mialisoa Ida
