Goa: First Rabies-free state

Why in news ? Goa has become the first Rabies-free state of India. According to Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, state has not reported a single rabies case in last three years. About: Chief Minister highlighted; Goa has achieved 5,40,593 vaccinations against rabies in dogs. State has also educated nearly a lakh people about dog bite prevention and has set up 24-hours rabies surveillance which comprise of an emergency hotline and rapid response team for dog bite victims. Task of controlling rabies was being carried out by Mission Rabies project which is a central government grant. Mission Rabies It is a....Read More