27/09/2026
World Rabies Day 2026
This September 28, let’s come together to raise awareness and take action toward a rabies-free community.
Through responsible pet care, vaccination, and immediate medical attention after a bite or scratch, we can help prevent rabies and protect our families and communities.
Together, let’s work for a safer and rabies-free future!
2026: Stronger Together against
This World Rabies Day, communities around the world are coming together under the theme “Stronger Together” to highlight the importance of working together to prevent and eliminate rabies.
On 28 September 2026, individuals, communities, governments, healthcare workers, veterinary professionals, educators and organizations will come together to raise awareness about rabies and take action to protect both people and animals. This year's theme reflects a simple but important truth: rabies elimination is only possible when we work together.
Rabies is one of the world's oldest and deadliest diseases, but it is also entirely preventable. Every year, an estimated 59 000 people die from rabies, with children making up almost half of those deaths. The tools to eliminate dog-mediated rabies already exist: Vaccinating dogs, educating communities, and ensuring that people exposed to rabies know what to do.
Check out my interview with Drs Rodney Rohde and Pam Wilson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdJX4e_xJOU&t=3373s
