564 dogs protected from rabies
MIRI: A total of 564 dogs here have been vaccinated against rabies as part of the mass vaccination campaign until March 8. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this initiative is essential in curbing the spread of rabies and other infectious diseases within the canine population. “Engaging in such initiatives is vital for […]
See the doctor if bitten or scratched by cats, dogs
KUCHING: The Kuching Health Department has issued an advisory urging individuals who have been bitten or scratched by cats or dogs from November 2023 until now and have not sought medical attention to promptly visit the nearest clinics. In a Facebook post today, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng urged the […]
17 rabies infections reported in Sarawak as of November, 15 fatal
KUCHING: As of November, Sarawak has reported 17 rabies infections, with 15 of them resulting in death. Since the first recorded case of rabies in 2017, the cumulative number of cases in Sarawak has reached 72, with 65 resulting in fatalities, according to Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen […]
Lee: Step up anti-rabies vaccination programme
MIRI: Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) chairman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has suggested anti-rabies vaccination programmes be carried out in many different places here for the convenience of dog owners.“This is also to reduce overcrowding during a mass vaccination process,” he told local media on Saturday.Earlier, Lee who is state Transport Minister, visited a […]
Marudi latest to be declared rabies infected area
MIRI: Marudi district has been declared a rabies infected area after one stray dog was found infected at Kampung Narum on Aug 2, bringing the total number of areas declared as rabies infected to 73.Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom twho disclosed this in a statement said 73 dogs […]
Have you vaccinated your dogs against rabies?
‘Early vaccination against rabies can save lives.’ – Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian – My friends, have you vaccinated your dogs against rabies this year? If your dogs have been vaccinated before but not this year, perhaps it is time to send them to the […]
Indon succumbs to rabies; five hotspots declared
BINTULU: Rabies has claimed a life in the district, according to Bintulu Health Officer, Dr. Melvin Chung. The victim, an Indonesian citizen who worked at a logging factory in the Kemena Industrial Area, was confirmed positive in early January and later died while receiving treatment at Bintulu Hospital. “The victim was bitten by a stray […]
Sarawak records 45 deaths from rabies since 2017
KUCHING: All 32 immune belt enforcement teams (IBET) will monitor and guard Sarawak’s national borders to stop the spread of rabies. State Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPN) director Datuk Dr Chai Khin Chung said IBET will ensure that Sarawak is free from rabies in the future. He pointed out that IBET has six main tasks […]
Rabies epidemic manageable but vigilance must remain
KUCHING: The number of rabies cases in Sarawak is still under control but those in the fight to eliminate the disease must not be complacent. In commenting on this, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that rabies is very dangerous as it can kill. He noted that Sarawak has a problem […]
Vaccinate your dogs and cats to curb rabies
SERIAN: Pet owners have been advised to vaccinate their dogs and cats against rabies. Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sarawak director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud appealed to them to do so at the nearest veterinary clinic or government veterinary office. This, he said is very important because prevention is better than cure. “It is compulsory […]
