Editorial | No more rabies deaths
Summary
Nepal faces a critical shortage of anti-rabies vaccines, causing preventable deaths and highlighting failures in healthcare procurement and distribution. The government must act to ensure vaccine availability and pursue long-term solutions like domestic production to eliminate rabies by 2030.
Key Points
- A man from Chandragiri died of rabies due to vaccine unavailability after a puppy bite.
- Nepal faces an acute shortage of anti-rabies vaccines affecting many who travel far for treatment.
- Procurement delays and administrative failures have led to the current vaccine crisis.
- The government must streamline vaccine procurement, enhance local stock, and consider domestic production for sustainability.
