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World Rabies Day 2026: Stronger together
With a fatality rate of almost 100% once symptoms appear, rabies remains one of the deadliest zoonoses, killing nearly 59, 000 people every year.
Every year on 28 September, the global community comes together to raise awareness about rabies elimination. This year’s World Rabies Day theme, “Stronger Together,” highlights a simple truth: rabies elimination is only possible when we work together.
From local communities and veterinary professionals to governments, healthcare workers, educators, and global partners, we all have a role to play in making a world free from rabies a reality.
What is World Rabies Day?
Since 2007, our longtime partner the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), has marked September 28 as World Rabies Day; the biggest event in rabies awareness.
World Rabies Day, and events associated with it, play a critical role in supporting rabies prevention and elimination efforts worldwide. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for the elimination of one of the world’s deadliest zoonoses.
What can you do?
The theme calls on individuals and communities to act to prevent the spread of dog-mediated rabies. It invites us to support vaccination campaigns, share social media messages, partner with organisations, increase awareness, or raising money for rabies elimination. Whichever mode of action you choose, your participation will make a difference.
Below are some communication materials you can use and share:
As individuals and as a community, we have the power to end rabies.
Join us in making a difference this World Rabies Day
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