Free anti-Rabies vaccines for pet, stray dogs on Sept 28 in Delhi
India Today
Marking the occasion of World Rabies Day, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has organised a free anti-rabies vaccination drive for pets and stray dogs in the national capital on September 28.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has organised a free anti-Rabies vaccination camp for pets and stray dogs on September 28, which is also celebrated as World Rabies Day.
With the rising cases of dog bites in Delhi-NCR, this drive will help in controlling the spread of Rabies in the national capital.
The free-of-cost vaccination campaign is being organised by the Veterinary Services department of MCD in collaboration with the Animal Husbandry department of GNCTD of Delhi.
The camp will be organised at several locations in Delhi, such as Mayur Vihar, Community Centre Malviya Nagar, Veterinary Hospital Nangli, Sector-17 Dwarka, DC Chowk and Sector- 9/13 Rohini.
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The civic body has requested all dog lovers and pet parents to bring their animals to the vaccination camps.
As per the reports, in 2020, there was a shortage of anti-rabies vials as the only government institutes were producing these jabs.