17/09/2025
HEALTH ADVISORY | World Rabies Day: The time to act is NOW!
Every year on September 28, we celebrate World Rabies Day as a day to raise awareness about rabies prevention and reducing rabies transmission. This yearโs theme, โAct Now: You, Me Communityโ, invites us to take individual and collective steps to stop the spread of dog-mediated rabies. These include responsible dog ownership, organising rabies education events, and participating in rabies vaccine campaigns.
What Does the Theme Mean?
You โ Take action in your personal life: vaccinate your dog, educate yourself about how to prevent rabies and Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, or advocate for better policies.
Me โ Lead by example: inspire others, train professionals, or support rabies elimination efforts in your community.
Community โ Work together: organize vaccination campaigns, educate learners and their families, and push for stronger rabies elimination programs.
Whether you are an individual, part of an organization, or a decision-maker, the time to act is today! Together with the Ateneo Grade School Clinic, weโre taking a stand this World Rabies Day ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ Prevention is protection!
Source:
https://rabiesalliance.org/news/world-rabies-day-2025-time-act-now