Mumbai: Amid ongoing debates over stray dog management, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in partnership with Mission Rabies, has intensified its Mumbai Rabies Elimination Campaign, aiming to make the city rabies-free by 2030.

The initiative combines public awareness drives, health education sessions, mass dog vaccination, and sterilization programs to curb the spread of this deadly zoonotic disease.

100,000 Dogs Vaccinated Since 2023

Since 2023, over 100,000 dogs across Mumbai have been vaccinated, with GPS tracking and digital tools such as the WVS app ensuring efficient monitoring. Currently, 163 anti-rabies vaccination centres operate across medical colleges, hospitals, municipal dispensaries, and evening clinics, providing accessible preventive and emergency care. Spec

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