Delhi govt. to declare rabies notifiable disease to prevent deaths, improve surveillance

Delhi to declare human rabies a notifiable disease, makes reporting mandatory

Delhi government declares human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. This move aims to enhance surveillance and quicken treatment to prevent rabies deaths in the capital.

To strengthen surveillance, ensure timely treatment, Delhi set to declare rabies a notifiable disease

The move, officials said, would help authorities track disease trends, improve coordination between human and animal health systems, and enable targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

Human Rabies To Be Declared Notifiable Disease In Delhi: What This Means

Delhi is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to boost surveillance, reporting and timely treatment, aiming for zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies.

Under Epidemic Diseases Act, human rabies to be declared notifiable disease

To ensure accessible treatment across the city, anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is currently being provided at 59 health facilities across all 11 districts of Delhi.

Delhi govt. to declare rabies notifiable disease to prevent deaths, improve surveillance

Delhi government to declare rabies a notifiable disease, enhancing surveillance and prevention to reduce fatalities and improve reporting.