29/09/2025
Every year, September 28 is celebrated as World Rabies Day. This year, the World Rabies Day is observed under the powerful theme, “Act Now: You, Me, Community,” which calls on every individual and community to take responsibility and collaborate in the fight against rabies.
Rabies remains a significant global health concern, present in more than 150 countries across every continent except Antarctica. It causes approximately 59,000 deaths each year, with the majority occurring in Asia and Africa.
The situation in Bhutan highlights the ongoing need for vigilance. Between 2006 and 2016, 17 human rabies deaths were reported. More recently, the country witnessed the tragic death of a three-year-old child from rabies in 2020, and one further death was reported in 2023. While this progress shows that control efforts are making a difference, the fight is not over. Already in 2024, 17 animal rabies cases have been reported, revealing the persistent threat.
On this significant day, Sherubtse Science Forum, in collaboration with Sherubtse Media Society is releasing this informative video to raise public awareness about the critical medical importance of rabies and its serious implications. Together, through knowledge and action, we can prevent further tragedies.
Acknowledgement:
Dr. Cheten Norbu, Veterinary Officer, Trashigang District Veterinary Hospital.
FINA Sherubtse.
Dean of Student Affairs (DSA), Sherubtse College.
Sherubtse Media Society.
Reference:
WHO (https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/09/28/default-calendar/world-rabies-day2025 #:~:text=The%202025%20theme%20for%20World%20Rabies%20Day%20%E2%80%9CAct,that%20rabies%20prevention%20is%20not%20a%20siloed%20effort.)
