Rabies
Kerala: Expert committee to study human rabies deaths
Recently, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has issued orders to set up an expert committee to study human rabies deaths in Kerala following a rise in cases of stray dog bites in Kerala. Key Points The minor was bitten on ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
World Zoonoses Day 2022
World Zoonoses Day is celebrated on July 6, across the world annually. Why is World Zoonoses Day is celebrated? The World Zoonoses Day is celebrated to spread awareness on infectious diseases, which are collectively called as zoonotic diseases. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is celebrated on January 30. The day is marked to create awareness on the neglected tropical diseases. Theme In 2022, the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is celebrated under the following theme: Achieving health ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030 (NAPRE)
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala released the “National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030 (NAPRE)” on the occasion of “World Rabies Day” on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Goa: First Rabies-free state
Goa has become the first Rabies-free state of India. According to Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, state has not reported a single rabies case in last three years. Highlights Chief Minister highlighted; Goa has achieved 5,40,593 vaccinations against rabies in dogs. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
September 28: World Rabies Day
Every year, World Rabies Day is celebrated on September 28 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. The day is also celebrated by the World Health Organization and other international organizations. Background The day was endorsed by international organizations such ..