National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies
Schemes & Policies28 Mar 2023| A-AA+
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The Central Government has launched the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies.
About NRCP
Provision of rabies vaccine & rabies immunoglobulin through national free drug initiatives
training on appropriate animal bite management, prevention and control of rabies, surveillance and intersectoral coordination
strengthening surveillance of animal bites and rabies deaths reporting
creating awareness about rabies prevention
Rabies
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease.
It is caused by a Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus that is present in the saliva of a rabid animal (dog, cat, monkey, etc).
It is invariably transmitted following a bite of an infected animal that leads to deposition of the saliva and the virus in the wound.
Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal. The death invariably occurs in four days to two weeks due to cardio-respiratory failure.
In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans.
Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets, staying away from wildlife, and seeking medical care after potential exposures before symptoms start.
