Death from rabies on the rise in Nepal

Death from rabies on the rise in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: In July, Santaraj Praja, 46, from Chitwan was brought to Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Teku after he struggled to drink water. Following an examination, he was diagnosed with rabies. Despite being admitted to the ICU, he passed away three days later. His relatives revealed that Praja had been bitten by a dog but only received one dose of the rabies vaccine, failing to complete the treatment, which ultimately led to his death.