Longdiba L Sangtam and other officials during the launch of
compulsory registration of dogs and anti-rabies vaccination drive in Kiphire
town on Wednesday.
- DIMAPUR — The
additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Kiphire, Longdiba L Sangtam, launched
the programme for compulsory registration of dogs and anti-rabies vaccination
drive at Veterinary Hospital in Kiphire town on Wednesday.
- Speaking at the launch event, Sangtam advocated compulsory
registration of pet dogs and timely vaccination for safety measures and also
sought cooperation of the elders and public to support the concerned
department.
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- The chief animal husbandry and veterinary services officer,
Kiphire, Dr. Tsilise, informed that rabies 100% preventable if dogs and cats
are vaccinated in time. He, therefore, urged the gathering to compulsorily
register their pets from 3 months of age for free anti-rabies vaccination in
all the wards.
- He further added that the aim of the programme was to
eliminate dogs mediated human rabies by 2030 through a comprehensive dog
vaccination programme and public awareness initiatives.
- The programme was attended by various stakeholders including
government, non-governmental organisations and the public.
