Implement Anti-rabies Strategy Effectively
Summary
The government has launched a five-year National Strategy and Action Plan for Rabies Prevention to eliminate deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. The plan focuses on stronger surveillance, dog vaccination, laboratory testing, and wider access to anti-rabies treatment across all levels of government.
Key Points
- The government’s five-year National Strategy and Action Plan for Rabies Prevention (2026/27–2030/31) aims to end deaths from rabies by 2030.
- The plan emphasizes stronger surveillance, mass dog vaccination, integrated bite case management, laboratory testing, and better access to preventive and post-exposure treatment.
- Nepal records around 100 rabies deaths annually, with dog bites accounting for 96% of the 235,510 animal-bite cases reported in fiscal year 2024-25.
- The strategy will be implemented through federal, provincial, district and local-level coordination, with support from government and non-government partners.
