Archive · 23 Jul 2025

India Faces Rising Dog Bite Cases and Rabies Concerns

India Faces Rising Dog Bite Cases and Rabies Concerns

Many people in India are getting bitten by dogs, with over 3.7 million cases reported in 2024.

This is a big problem because rabies, a deadly disease, is often spread through dog bites.

India has a large number of rabies deaths each year, mostly affecting children.

The government is working to stop rabies by 2030.

Some places, like Karnataka, are seeing a rise in dog bites.

Cities are trying different solutions, such as feeding dogs to catch them for vaccinations and sterilization.

Kerala is also taking steps to control the stray dog population to reduce the risk of bites and rabies.

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