New Delhi: Every year on September 28, World Rabies Day is celebrated to make everyone aware of rabies prevention. The day also highlights the progress which has been made in defeating rabies. The date September 28 also marks the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and microbiologist, who was the first person to develop a vaccine for rabies. Today, effective and safe animal and human vaccines are among the important tools that exist to eliminate human deaths from rabies. Also, it is important to raise awareness about the success of communities to effectively prevent rabies.
What is the theme of World Rabies Day this year?
This year, the theme of World Rabies Day is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. The theme points to the need to progress and move beyond the status quo. We have to form the structures and trust which are important to establish systems for other zoonotic diseases. The theme urges the formation of new plans and collaborative approaches across various sectors and regions.
Also, it shows the value of integrating the health efforts of humans and animals. It points to the fact that by breaking boundaries, we can overcome several hurdles like socio-economic, educational and geographical boundaries. It, in turn, would lead to more vaccination and increased access to healthcare systems. It is important in our fight against rabies.
The theme also shows the importance of collaborations which should be cross-sectoral and cross-border and bring every party to the table. Also, the theme highlights another crucial point that rabies does not recognize boundaries or borders and so it is a transboundary disease. Also, the theme focuses on the need to strengthen our overall health systems.
This year, the theme of World Rabies Day is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. The theme points to the need to progress and move beyond the status quo. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
