A Rabies Awareness Week campaign is currently underway in Bizana, led by Veterinary Services from the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture together with Customer Care.
As of this week, teams are visiting households across different communities to educate residents about rabies and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), while also vaccinating dogs and cats against rabies.
What is happening?
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has launched a Rabies Awareness Week campaign in Bizana.
According to the department’s update, Veterinary Services teams are conducting door-to-door visits throughout the week. During these visits, residents receive information about:
- Rabies
- Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
- Disease prevention
- Early detection of symptoms
- The importance of reporting suspected cases
In addition, dogs and cats are being vaccinated against rabies as part of the campaign.
The department reports that the response from households has been positive, with many community members welcoming the initiative.
Why it matters to you
Rabies vaccination helps reduce the risk of disease transmission and protects both animals and humans.
Furthermore, education on early symptom detection and reporting suspected cases supports stronger disease control in local communities.
The campaign also promotes responsible pet ownership and public health awareness.
What you need to know
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Bizana |
| Led by | Veterinary Services, Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture |
| Partner | Customer Care |
| Focus diseases | Rabies and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) |
| Activities | Door-to-door education and rabies vaccination for dogs and cats |
| Community response | Reported as positive |
What you should do next
If veterinary teams visit your area:
- Allow officials to share information about rabies and FMD
- Vaccinate your dogs and cats against rabies
- Learn the symptoms of rabies and FMD
- Report any suspected cases as advised by officials
These steps support disease control and community safety.
Where to get help
Residents can contact the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture for more information about the Rabies Awareness Week campaign in Bizana.
For related updates, visit the Local Eastern Cape News section on Pondoland Times.
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