Rabies

Omsk Oblast in Russia has recorded three confirmed human rabies deaths since early April 2026, all attributable to failure to seek or accept post-exposure prophylaxis after bites from domestic dogs and cats. This concentration of fatalities within a single oblast over less than two months substantially exceeds the region's expected share of Russia's typical annual human rabies burden. The cluster highlights a critical gap in health-seeking behavior and in domestic animal immunization.

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KARACHI: As another death from rabies was confirmed on Wednesday, experts once again emphasised the need for immediately addressing the critical gaps in managing dog bite cases.

The latest victim, a 34-year-old construction worker residing in Memon Goth of Malir, is the eighth reported case of rabies in Sindh.

"The victim reported to us on April 9 with clinical features consistent with rabies encephalitis. He left against medical advice and later we came to know that he died at home the same da

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Aujeszky’s disease (pseudorabies) virus has been detected in commercial swine herds in Iowa and Texas for the first time since the disease was eradicated from US commercial operations in 2004. Five boars tested positive after moving from an outdoor Texas facility with potential feral swine contact. Authorities have depopulated affected animals and initiated comprehensive traceback investigations to prevent further spread. They emphasize that the outbreak poses no risk to human health or food safety, despite potential short-term impacts on swine exports.

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UK travellers should be aware of the Foreign Office's 'high risk' list(Image: Getty Images) UK health officials have cautioned of a shortage of a vaccine for UK tourists going to many overseas destination for a potentially lethal disease. The Foreign Office-backed Travel Health Pro website stated that the virus is 'nearly always fatal' in humans meaning vaccination before going to hotspots is vital, reports MirrorOnline. It revealed that two types of rabies vaccine are currently in short supply - Bavarian Nordic: Rabipur and Sanofi: Verorab. READ MORE: Passport holders warned of hour-long queues unless they take action before flight Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join And it warned of the dangers of the disease and how it can be caught, saying: "Rabies is a...
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ALMATY, April 22 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan on Wednesday listed measures amounting to the partial quarantine of cattle, linking them to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in 48 countries in 2025-26. The country's agriculture ministry said in a statement that measures to be taken during the national "cattle hygiene" month would include disinfection facilities in farm areas, restricted access for outsiders, and elimination of infected animals. The move comes after ⁠an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the northwest of China and the mass culling of animals in Siberia due to what officials said were outbreaks of pasteurellosis and rabies. The affected farmers, some veterinarians, and biologists called the Siberian culls excessive for dealing with pasteurellosis and rabies. The U.S. Department of...
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ALMATY, April 22 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan on Wednesday listed measures amounting to the partial quarantine of cattle, linking them to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in 48 countries in 2025-26. The country's agriculture ministry said in a statement that measures to be taken during the national "cattle hygiene" month would include disinfection facilities in farm areas, restricted access for outsiders, and elimination of infected animals. The move comes after ⁠an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the northwest of China and the mass culling of animals in Siberia due to what officials said were outbreaks of pasteurellosis and rabies. The affected farmers, some veterinarians, and biologists called the Siberian culls excessive for dealing with pasteurellosis and rabies. The U.S. Department of...
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A laboratory-confirmed case of rabies in a stray dog has prompted quarantine measures in Martvili Municipality, Georgia. Authorities are urgently seeking individuals who were bitten by the dog or had contact with it near Bandza village to ensure immediate post-exposure prophylaxis. The detection aligns with Georgia’s endemic rabies situation but poses a serious public health risk, as rabies is almost invariably fatal once clinical symptoms develop. Rapid contact tracing, timely vaccination, and strengthened surveillance are essential to prevent human cases.

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Multiple rabies exposures occurred in early May 2026 in the USA, including a beaver attack at Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey, that injured several people, including a child, and a bat that tested positive in Tornillo, Texas. All identified bite victims are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis, and public health authorities are working to identify any additional exposures from the Mahwah incident. These cases reflect ongoing endemic rabies circulation in U.S. wildlife, with the beaver attack representing an unusual species involvement and exposure scenario in a suburban recreational setting. Each year, about 1.4 million Americans are evaluated for rabies exposure, and 100 000 receive post-exposure prophylaxis.

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A 45-year-old woman in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh, died from rabies after a fox attack, exposing major gaps in post-exposure care. She received incomplete vaccination, while the local health facility had no rabies vaccine stock. Increased fox encounters linked to expanding maize fields may be raising exposure risk. Despite Bangladesh’s progress in reducing rabies deaths, this case highlights ongoing rural vulnerabilities. Urgent priorities include restoring vaccine supplies, ensuring timely treatment, and strengthening a One Health strategy integrating human, animal, and wildlife health.

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A confirmed rabies case on 04 May 2026 in a wild fox in rural Nueva Granada, Magdalena Department, has resulted in a severe human exposure involving an 11-year-old child, who is currently receiving post-exposure prophylaxis and is under daily monitoring. The event has triggered a coordinated departmental and national public health response, including active community surveillance and domestic animal vaccination. While the situation appears contained at present, Magdalena's established role as the primary focus of V1-variant animal rabies in Colombia warrants sustained vigilance for additional wildlife cases or human exposures.

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