Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Coimbatore Faces Rabies Outbreak Fears After Dog Deaths
In Coimbatore, many stray dogs have been found to have rabies, a dangerous disease.
Over the past few months, tests on dead dogs showed that 25 were infected.
Authorities are worried about a possible outbreak.
They've found areas where there are many unhealthy or aggressive dogs, and they are vaccinating and sterilizing the dogs to stop the disease from spreading.
An animal welfare group tested the dogs.
The city is also trying to control the number of stray dogs to keep people safe.
At least 25 stray dogs have tested positive for rabies in Coimbatore.
Authorities have identified 14 hotspots based on public complaints.
49 dogs were captured from these areas; most died after capture.
Brain tissue samples confirmed rabies in the deceased dogs.
Authorities are increasing vaccinations and sterilization efforts.
- Who
- Authorities and an NGO called Mission Rabies
- What
- Rabies outbreak concerns due to positive tests in stray dogs
- When
- In the last two-and-a-half months (as of article publication)
- Where
- Coimbatore and its suburbs
- Why
- Concerns over public health and the spread of rabies
Local Concerns
Government Response
Public Health
Local Concerns
Citizens are concerned about the spread of rabies and the safety of the public.
Government Response
Authorities are working to control the spread through vaccination and sterilization programs.
- Confirmed Rabies Cases
- 25 dogs
- Testing Method
- Brain tissue analysis
- Hotspots Marked
- 14 locations
- Dogs Captured
- 49 dogs since June
- Authority Response
- Increased vaccinations and sterilization
