Egypt’s Veterinary Authority Announces 200,000 Free Rabies Vaccine Doses, Plan to Vaccinate Stray Dogs

Egypt’s General Authority for Veterinary Services has announced 200,000 free vaccine doses to combat rabies, alongside a plan to vaccinate stray dogs.

Dr Hamed al-Aqnas, the authority’s board chairman and an adviser to the agriculture minister, said the agency responds to reports involving dogs that pose a danger to the public.

He said veterinary assessments guide the authority’s handling of those reports and cases, determining its response to animals considered a threat.

The announcement addresses both rabies prevention through vaccination and the handling of reported risks to citizens. No vaccination timetable or geographical breakdown was provided in the summary.