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28/03/23 06:53 AM IST

National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies

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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.
Source- PIB

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