GHMC Conducts Rabies Awareness Drive, 405 Anti-Rabies Vaccinations Given Across Hyderabad
GHMC conducted a rabies awareness drive under the PP-PP programme, sterilized 82 stray dogs, and administered 405 anti-rabies vaccinations across Hyderabad.
As part of the Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika (PP-PP) programme, GHMC successfully completed the 11th week and 71st day with a special focus on “Veterinary Public Health Activities.” The programme created awareness among students and citizens regarding dog bites, rabies disease, and preventive healthcare measures, while GHMC veterinary teams sterilized 82 stray dogs and administered 405 Anti-Rabies Vaccinations (ARV) across Hyderabad.
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GHMC Focuses on Veterinary Public Health Activities
The special programme under the PP-PP initiative focused on creating awareness about:
- Dog bites
- Rabies disease
- Preventive healthcare measures
- Public health and safety
Awareness and educational sessions were conducted in schools, institutions, and public places across the city.
Veterinary teams educated students and citizens about:
- Responsible pet care
- Timely vaccination of animals
- Immediate medical attention after dog bites
1,407 Students and Citizens Participate
According to GHMC officials, the programme witnessed participation from 1,407 students and citizens.
Authorities stated that the response reflected growing public awareness and increased involvement in community health initiatives.
The awareness programme was successfully conducted in all GHMC zones and circles.
Officials said good public response was received at:
- Meerpet-UPHC
- VPG-Goshamahal
- Gowlipura
- Imdranagar Colony
GHMC Sterilizes 82 Stray Dogs
As part of the veterinary public health drive, GHMC veterinary teams carried out sterilization of 82 stray dogs.
Officials stated that the measure was aimed at:
- Supporting animal birth control
- Reducing stray dog population in a humane manner
405 Anti-Rabies Vaccinations Administered
GHMC veterinary teams also administered 405 Anti-Rabies Vaccinations (ARV) to dogs across GHMC limits.
The vaccination drive was conducted to prevent the spread of rabies disease and strengthen public safety measures.
GHMC Highlights Public Health and Animal Welfare Commitment
GHMC stated that the initiative highlights its continued commitment toward:
- Public health protection
- Animal welfare
- Preventive healthcare
- Responsible veterinary management
The activities were conducted under the ongoing Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika (PP-PP) programme.
Under the Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika (PP-PP) programme, GHMC conducted a major veterinary public health awareness drive focusing on dog bites and rabies prevention across Hyderabad. During the 11th week and 71st day of the programme, 1,407 students and citizens participated in awareness sessions, while GHMC veterinary teams sterilized 82 stray dogs and administered 405 Anti-Rabies Vaccinations to prevent the spread of rabies disease.
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