Inoculate, not kill, dogs to prevent rabies
More than 55,000 people die of rabies every year globally. And 2,100 people die of Rabies in Bangladesh a year. So, people's concern over rabies results in brutal killing of about twenty million dogs every year worldwide. But it is proven that vaccinating dogs are more effective than killing them for eliminating rabies. Studies say that vaccinating 70 percent dogs of any area can eliminate rabies totally within a certain time. Vaccination programme is conducted by many organizations in association with Bangladesh government in different regions of Bangladesh.
We are happy to know from a recent report published in the “Star Health” page of this daily that the rabies patients have started getting the benefit of advanced medical treatment. And we are very glad to know that doctors are using these modern treatment facilities at National Rabies Protection Centre in Dhaka.
However, we urge the authorities concerned to continue the vaccination programme. The government should also appoint specialized dctors and trained staff at least at district level hospitals as well as equip the hospitals with all advanced facilities for rabies treatment.
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