Doimukh, Oct 7: The Health Centre of Rajiv Gandhi University Doimukh organized  rabies awareness cum interaction programme in the  university campus on Thursday  with the theme ‘Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All”  which was attended by students, teaching faculties and a large number of campus dwellers. The Chief Medical Officer Dr. Akin Tana Tara informed that there are multiple cases of dog bites reported from the campus and  said that persistent load of dog bite cases is a matter of concern.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushwaha urged all the campus dwellers to take care of their pets so that all can enjoy living harmoniously.
The resource person of the programme Dr. R. Ronya , District Surveillance Officer(DSO)  at the Integrated District Surveillance Programme (IDSP) unit, Yupia,  Papum Pare District made a detailed presentation on  rabies disease process, prevention and anti rabies vaccination. She explained that rabies is 100 % fatal but preventable.
She said those bitten, scratched and licked on open wound  by  dogs and cats  should wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 10 minutes; Report to nearest health facility immediately; Complete Anti Rabies Vaccination  (ARV) as per schedule and if a treating doctor prescribes Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG) it should be complied as per doctor’s advice without fail. The further appealed that if a dog bites instead of killing the dog, if possible to restrain the dog and observe the dog for 10 -14 days and report immediately in case of any symptom / death of the dog.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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