Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Noida: Health Dept Flags Dog Bite Hotspots Amid Rising Cases
In Noida, India, there's a big problem with dog bites.
The health department found 34 areas where dog bites are most common.
From January to May, almost 70,000 people were bitten.
The health department is telling people to be careful around stray dogs and get help if they are bitten.
The Supreme Court is also looking into the issue because of similar problems in Delhi, where a young girl recently died from rabies.
Noida's health department identified 34 dog bite hotspots.
69,188 dog bite cases were reported in Noida from January to May.
Hotspots were identified based on anti-rabies vaccine administration.
Areas with high stray dog activity include Bhangel, Bisrakh, and Dankaur.
The Supreme Court took notice of a report on stray dogs in Delhi.
- Who
- Noida's health department, residents, the Supreme Court.
- What
- Identification of dog bite hotspots in Noida and the Supreme Court taking notice of stray dog issues.
- When
- Dog bite cases reported between January and May; Supreme Court action this week.
- Where
- Noida district, Uttar Pradesh, India and Delhi.
- Why
- To address the increasing number of dog bites and related health concerns.
- Dog Bite Cases (Jan-May)
- 69,188
- Hotspots Identified
- 34
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Deputy CMO
- Dr Tikam Singh
- Supreme Court Action
- Suo motu cognisance of Delhi stray dog report
