On Monday, September 28, 2026, Tunisia's veterinary services, under the regional delegation for agricultural development in Manouba, organized an awareness day on the risks of rabies and ways to prevent it. This event was held in celebration of World Rabies Day. The program included a vaccination campaign for cats and dogs, as well as educational and interactive workshops at the preparatory school in the youth neighborhood of Douar Hicher.
The event was supervised by Hichem Chachfi, head of the minister's office of Agriculture, accompanied by Mahmoud Chaieb, governor of Manouba. The workshops featured various videos on the subject, direct discussions with students, and interactive segments to simplify and convey the information. These activities were led by Somaia Chabbi, head of the animal production department at the Manouba agricultural delegation, and Haifa Thabet, head of the animal production sub-department in Manouba and Douar Hicher.
This awareness day is a continuation of campaigns that began on September 1, 2026, and will continue until the end of October 2026, under the slogan "Through awareness and vaccination, we will overcome rabies." According to the head of the animal production department at the Manouba agricultural delegation, the campaign aims to educate the public about the risks of rabies and the importance of vaccination.
The event targeted students and the general public, aiming to raise awareness about the risks of rabies and the necessary measures to prevent it. Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is primarily transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, usually through bites.
The awareness day included a vaccination campaign for cats and dogs, which is a crucial step in preventing the spread of rabies. The campaign is part of a broader effort to control the disease and protect public health. According to the World Health Organization, rabies is a significant public health problem in many parts of the world, including Tunisia.
The Tunisian government has been working to strengthen its animal health services and improve public awareness about rabies. The awareness day in Manouba is part of these efforts, demonstrating the government's commitment to controlling the disease and protecting the health of its citizens.
The campaigns will continue until the end of October 2026, with the goal of vaccinating as many animals as possible and raising awareness about the risks of rabies. By working together, the government and the public can help prevent the spread of rabies and protect public health.
Key points
- The awareness day was organized by Tunisia's veterinary services under the regional delegation for agricultural development in Manouba.
- The event included a vaccination campaign for cats and dogs, as well as educational and interactive workshops.
- The campaigns will continue until the end of October 2026, under the slogan "Through awareness and vaccination, we will overcome rabies."
