Staff Reporter THERE has been an increase in rabies cases among kudus reported in the past few weeks. This was announced by the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU), which expressed gratitude to its members who promptly reported the rabies cases to the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS). “It should be noted that rabies is a notifiable...
Niël Terblanché The Namibia Agriculture Union (NAU) has reported an increase in rabies cases among kudus, a situation exacerbated by the prevailing drought conditions in the region With regard to the concerning development, the NAU has extended its gratitude towards its members for their prompt reporting of these cases to the Directorate of Veterinary Services...
Staff Reporter Katima Mulilo, Oct. 16 — On September 28, 2023, students pursuing a Diploma in Animal Health at the University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus came together to participate in a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the dire threat of rabies, a lethal viral disease. This campaign, held under the theme “Rabies:...
As five Namibians succumb to rabies last year Staff Reporter AS the world commemorates World Rabies Day on 28 September, Namibia is not spared from the devastating impact of rabies especially among rural communities and those furthest behind in terms of access to health care services. In 2022, the country lost 5 lives due to...