Shillong, Sept 26: Meghalaya reports a staggering 19,000 dog-bite cases annually, with East Khasi Hills accounting for over 5,000 cases and 15 fatalities already this year.

Alarmingly, most deaths occur due to the casual approach towards bites or scratches.

This was revealed during a function to observe the World Rabies Day organized by the District Joint Steering Committee for Rabies Elimination, East Khasi Hills, in collaboration with the Health and Veterinary Departments, Shillong Municipal Board, NGOs, and community leaders at Lumparing Sports Club Indoor Hall on Friday.

The event was held under the theme “Act now: You, me and the community", emphasizing the importance of collective action in preventing rabies.

Addressing the function as chief guest, Minister in-charge Animal Husba

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