60,000 dogs need to be vaccinated
KUCHING: The Sarawak government estimates that around 60,000 dogs in the state need to be vaccinated to curb the spread of rabies. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said thus far, only 4,700 dogs had been vaccinated, leaving another 55,000 dogs to be vaccinated. “I believe that when members of the community work […]
Crucial to report rabies cases
KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to download the Rabies App to report cases and obtain important information on rabies cases in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said with the application provided by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS), the community can report cases concerning stray animals or suspected rabid cases. […]
Local councils join department to curb rabies
KUCHING: Local councils here will continue to work closely with the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak to provide the vaccination supply in order to prevent rabies in dogs. In stating this, Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government of Sarawak Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian also urged the public to continue vaccinate their […]
Get your dogs jabbed against rabies: Dr Sim
KUCHING: Rabies cases in the state are increasing at an alarming rate, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said statistics this year showed six human rabies cases with four deaths, one each in Sibu, Kanowit, Siburan and Bintulu. “Ever since rabies came about in 2017, 50 deaths have been recorded till […]
MCC conducts stray dog eradication operations
KUCHING: Under the direction of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, Miri City Council (MCC) is conducting routine stray dog eradication operations. This is done after numerous public complaints on stray dogs in the area and as part of rabies prevention by the council. Since the proclamation of rabies outbreaks in Sarawak on July […]
Schedule of anti-rabies vaccinations
SIBU: Anti-rabies prevention operations will be carried out in this division for nine days between July 13 and 30. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) yesterday released a statement confirming that free vaccinations would be given to dogs. The operations which will be conducted in two sessions – from 5.30am to 9.30am and from 3pm […]
Your dogs, your responsibility
SIBU: With incidences of two deaths reported in Sibu due to Rabies, Senator Robert Lau once again reminded dog owners to be responsible pet owners by keeping their pets inside their home compounds and to apply for licenses. This second reminder from the senator to pet owners was addressed with urgency as Sibu has already […]
Stopping rabies at the border
KUCHING: An Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) has been established by the Sarawak government with the purpose of stopping rabid dogs from entering the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said IBET was approved by the Cabinet recently and its establishment was aimed at addressing the issue of rabid dogs that continued […]
