Facts
Time: 2021-09-28
City: Zoom
Organiser: GARC, FAO, OIE, WHO
City: Zoom
Organiser: GARC, FAO, OIE, WHO
28
Sep
Zoom
World Rabies Day 2021
We would like to raise your attention to the World Rabies Day 2021 on September 28. Rabies virus is one of the world's most feared viruses. It is a deadly disease for both humans and animals, and it cannot be cured. During the next two weeks, digital events are arranged in order to increase knowledge about this deadly disease and how we can prevent it. First in line is a webinar on September 27 entitled: Rabies and One Health - Challenges and Opportunities.
September 28 - the 15th World Rabies Day
Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) aim to eliminate human deaths from dog rabies by 2030, by working with governments; veterinary, public health and educational experts; and communities to facilitate policy change and build capacity to eliminate rabies in areas hardest hit by the disease.
This year’s theme will be;
- Fake news and how this can negatively affect our rabies elimination efforts.
- Vaccine hesitancy and the misconceptions about vaccination.
See more information about the Rabies Day and all events at the GARC's website.
United against rabies forum - annual stakeholder event
Organisers: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) och World Health Organization (WHO)
Rabies and One Health – Challenges and Opportunities
Date: Monday 27 September, 12.00-13.00 UTC
- COVID impacts on rabies programmes
- How rabies control can support One Health goals
- Funding of One Health
- Grassroot impacts and community engagement
Effective use of vaccines, medicines, tools, and technologies towards Zero by 30
Date: Monday 4 October, 12.00-13.30 UTC
- Lessons from Rinderpest success: what it takes to achieve elimination
- Mapping of rabies activities
- Minimum Data Elements to strengthen rabies surveillance
- Evaluation of existing rabies tools
Strategic and operational support towards Zero by 30
Date: Monday 11 October 12.00-13.30 UTC
- OIE endorsement of National Strategic Plans
- National and regional strategies for rabies control
- The main constraints faced to control rabies
- Joining the United Against Rabies Forum