Tag: Rabies in Cape Town

An encounter with a rabies-infected animal can result in a painful, life-threatening condition. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

ICYMI: Holidaymakers warned about rabies danger

by Duncan Masiwa

25th Nov 2021

Travellers coming to or moving around in Mzansi are urged to help fight the spread of rabies this festive season, especially in high-risk areas. The call came from the department ...

Rabies vaccination: Klapmuts is one of the towns the Western Cape department of agriculture has targeted for its rabies campaign. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Western Cape steps up rabies vaccination campaign

by Lucinda Dordley

8th Sep 2021

Following two rabies cases in the Western Cape recently, and the inoculation of animals in surrounding areas, the province's department of agriculture has taken its vaccination campaign further afield.

Victory for Cape Town in the fight against rabies

by Duncan Masiwa

1st Sep 2021

Although more than 900 animals have been vaccinated since the identification of two cases of rabies in Khayelitsha, authorities are encouraging pet owners to remain vigilant. Animal death can occur ...

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