Kumar H. Divided by borders, united by rabies: A call for integrated rabies control in India and Pakistan.
New Microbes New Infect 2023;
55:101191. [PMID:
38024334 PMCID:
PMC10663811 DOI:
10.1016/j.nmni.2023.101191]
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Abstract
•India and Pakistan share a common public health concern: rabies, which affects both humans and animals.•Both countries have established national rabies control initiatives, but these programs face challenges such as inadequate funding and limited access to healthcare in rural areas.•Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are also working to control rabies in both India and Pakistan.•Cross-Border Cooperation Crucial in Rabies Fight: SAARC Initiatives Promoting Regional Prevention.•Crucial Steps: Raising Rabies Awareness and Accessible PEP in Both Countries.
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