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Bat-associated rabies case in a cat from the Netherlands

Bat-associated rabies case in a cat from the Netherlands

In October 2024, rabies was detected in an unvaccinated cat from the Netherlands by laboratory tests
using DFA and RT-qPCR. Three and a half weeks before the cat showed clinical signs, a dead bat was
found in the house and disposed of without further examination. Viral characterization revealed European
bat lyssavirus 1 (EBLV-1) as the causative agent. This is the 4th case of bat rabies in cats in Europe.

Gavi to boost access to life-saving human rabies vaccines

In June 2024, Gavi, the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiatives, in collaboration with partners, is announced
support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation
for eligible countries in Africa and Asia.

The first confirmed human case of rabies in Timor-Leste in 2024

According to a recent publication, in March 2024, the first ever human case of rabies, following a dog bite,
was detected in Timor-Leste.

The case report can be found here:
https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.18.2400241

World Rabies Day 2024 is approaching

World Rabies Day 2024 is not far off. Nevertheless, there is still enough time to prepare for this event.
This year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’.

Learn more about it here:
https://rabiesalliance.org/news/world-rabies-day-theme-2024-here

Rabies in the Americas (RITA) Conference 2024

RITA is an international scientific meeting that has been held annually since 1990, whose focus is the presentation and discussion of advances in rabies research, surveillance, control, and prevention. Since rabies is a zoonotic disease, this conference is an excellent forum for productive interactions between veterinary and public health professionals promoted by the One Health approach.

FAO Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines

This conference will provide a forum for FAO Members to discuss major challenges and priorities in animal health and One Health. The conference aims to advance global efforts to enhance animal health, prevent disease outbreaks, and promote sustainable livestock production and One Health implementation, all while protecting human health and food security.

Human dog borne rabies cases in Bali

Bali Provincial Health Office report 11 people having died due to rabies infection from January to early July 2023. Although rabies incidience in humans in the region has decreased by almost 64 percent, rabies is still a big challenge in Indonesia with an average of more than 80,000 cases of bites per year and an average of 68 deaths during the last three years.

Be a World Rabies Day Musketeer

This year's World Rabies Day theme makes use of the world-famous battle cry of Alexandre Dumas musketeers from 1700 century France. Themed "Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All" it builds on the 2022 success of One Health, taking it a step further to focus more on collaboration, equality, and the strengthening of health systems. Note the 28 September 2023!

Philippines: Human rabies deaths on the rise

Since January this year, a total of 55 cases of human rabies have already been reported in the Philippines, an increase of 8 % compared to last year. According to the Department of Health, this is the result of increased rabies surveillance.

First oral rabies vaccine for dogs

For the first time, an oral rabies vaccine for wildlife now also meets international standards for efficacy and safety for dogs under both laboratory and field conditions. It is now only a matter of time before regulatory approval is applied for.

Read more here: https://bulletin.woah.org/?p=24075

Rabies - Bulletin - Europe

WHO Collaborating Centre for Rabies Surveillance & Research