Health & Environment
WHO Validates Bhutan as First Rabies-Free Nation in South-East Asia
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THE BRIEF
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Bhutan has become the first country in South-East Asia to be validated by the World Health Organization for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies.
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The achievement follows over a decade of investment in a 'One Health' approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health sectors.
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The WHO aims to end all human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies globally by 2030 through vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis programs.