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A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts

Krishna Prasad Acharya, Francesco Branda, Sarita Phuyal.


Abstract
Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by the lyssavirus. Although it is preventable through vaccination, it kills around 59,000 humans and thousands of animals globally each year (Hampson et al., 2015; WHO, 2018). Rabies is not only an animal health issue but also a significant public health concern because of its high fatality rate and economic impact. As a result, rabies control efforts have been prioritized globally, with policies directed toward eliminating dog-mediated human rabies by 2030. Leading organizations such as the WHO, WOAH, FAO, and GARC are working towards rabies control and have made some progress. Despite these efforts, several hurdles remain, and still around 150 rabies-endemic countries have yet to make significant progress. The goal of “Zero by 30” remains elusive and represents a missed opportunity. Urgent actions and new approaches are necessary to achieve this goal.

Key words: Rabies, Global call, Rabies control


 
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Acharya KP, Branda F, Phuyal S. A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts. Open Vet. J.. 2025; 15(7): 2923-2924. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3

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Acharya KP, Branda F, Phuyal S. A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts. Open Vet. J.. 2025; 15(7): 2923-2924. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3


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Acharya KP, Branda F, Phuyal S. A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts. Open Vet. J.. (2025), [cited September 01, 2025]; 15(7): 2923-2924. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3


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Acharya, K. P., Branda, . F. & Phuyal, . S. (2025) A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts. Open Vet. J., 15 (7), 2923-2924. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3


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Acharya, Krishna Prasad, Francesco Branda, and Sarita Phuyal. 2025. A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts. Open Veterinary Journal, 15 (7), 2923-2924. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3


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Acharya, Krishna Prasad, Francesco Branda, and Sarita Phuyal. "A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts." Open Veterinary Journal 15 (2025), 2923-2924. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3


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Acharya, Krishna Prasad, Francesco Branda, and Sarita Phuyal. "A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts." Open Veterinary Journal 15.7 (2025), 2923-2924. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3


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Acharya, K. P., Branda, . F. & Phuyal, . S. (2025) A global call to action: Strengthening rabies control efforts. Open Veterinary Journal, 15 (7), 2923-2924. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i7.3


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