Bhubaneswar, Aug 3: In order to get rid of rabies, Anti-Rabies Drives across the state will be augmented said Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Saturday.
Responding to the media persons’ query on the escalating number of stray dogs, other canines and rabies infections, Mahaling said that the health department is all set to augment anti-rabies drives across.
As a part of the mission and in line with the National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination (NAPRE) by 2030, , steps will be taken for making available anti-rabies vaccines in almost all hospitals and medical colleges across the state.
Arrangements will also be made for vaccinating stray dogs through joint efforts by the Housing and Urban Development and Health Departments, the Health Minister added.
