The Enugu State Government has confirmed an outbreak of dog rabies in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area of the state
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Patrick Ubru, disclosed this in a public notice, urging the public to exercise extreme caution.
According to the commissioner, rabies is a highly fatal viral disease that affects both animals and humans, primarily transmitted through the bite or saliva of infected animals, especially dogs.
The state government warned that once clinical signs of the virus appear in a human or animal, the disease is almost always fatal. Consequently, the ministry has rolled out a series of containment measures to prevent further spread.
The government advised that “all dog owners and pet keepers are urged to vaccinate their animals against rabies without delay.
“Pet owners have been directed to confine their animals and prevent them from roaming freely in public spaces.
“Members of the public are cautioned to avoid contact with stray or unfamiliar animals within the local government area.
“Anyone bitten or scratched by an animal should immediately wash the wound thoroughly with mild soap under running water for at least 10 minutes and seek urgent medical care at the nearest health facility,” the statement read.
Residents were also urged to report animals showing signs of aggression, excessive salivation, abnormal behaviour, or paralysis to the nearest veterinary authority within their local government.
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