Canine Control

We can see stray dogs wandering almost everywhere: on roads, in parks, in temples, and other public places. Their sight is an eyesore for passers-by. Still, we seldom think about managing them as they pose a constant threat to public health. Around 99 per cent of rabies infection is transmitted by the bite of rabies-infected dogs. Rabies continues to be a significant public health concern in Nepal. According to EDCD, every year, almost 100 people get infected by rabies, and the disease can be fatal. The number of deaths caused by rabies continues to rise in the country. Although Nepal aims to eliminate dog-transmitted Rabies by 2030 by vaccinating and sterilising stray dogs, achieving this target appears next to impossible.