28/09/2026
DID YOU KNOW?
Today 28th September 2026 Is World Rabies Day
Mzamane Health Centre WE PROVIDE ANTI-RABIES VACCINE TO DOG BITE VICTIMS
🐶 Rabies is deadly, but it is preventable.
✅ On 28 September, we mark World Rabies Day*. This year’s theme is “Stronger Together” because stopping rabies takes all of us.
➡️ Rabies usually spreads through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, most often a dog. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal, but quick action can save lives.
What can you do?
🐕 Vaccinate dogs against rabies.
🚿 If bitten or scratched, wash the wound well with soap and water for about 15 minutes.
🏥 Get medical care immediately, don’t wait for symptoms.
📢 Teach children not to touch unknown or sick animals.
🤝 Share trusted information with family and friends.
🫱🏼🫲🏾 Doctors, vets, governments, schools and communities all have a part to play.
🌍❤️ Protecting animals helps protect people too.
Learn more ➡️ https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/09/28/default-calendar/world-rabies-day-2026