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Health
Goa reports zero animal rabies cases while neighboring states record 39
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:16 AM
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Goa's animal health authorities confirmed no rabies cases in animals, contrasting with 39 cases reported in adjacent states.
Goa's veterinary officials announced that no animal rabies cases have been recorded in the state during the latest reporting period. The data, released by the state's animal health department, shows a zero tally for rabies infections among domestic and stray animals.
In contrast, health authorities in neighboring states have reported a combined total of 39 animal rabies cases. The neighboring regions, which share borders with Goa, disclosed these figures as part of their routine disease surveillance.
State officials credited the zero count to sustained vaccination campaigns and vigilant monitoring of animal populations. They emphasized that continued preventive measures remain essential to keep the state free from rabies, a fatal zoonotic disease.
The disparity underscores the effectiveness of Goa's public‑health initiatives, while also highlighting the ongoing risk in surrounding areas. Health agencies have urged pet owners and livestock keepers across the region to ensure timely rabies vaccinations.
No human rabies incidents linked to animal bites have been reported in Goa during the same period, reinforcing the state's overall disease‑free status.
In contrast, health authorities in neighboring states have reported a combined total of 39 animal rabies cases. The neighboring regions, which share borders with Goa, disclosed these figures as part of their routine disease surveillance.
State officials credited the zero count to sustained vaccination campaigns and vigilant monitoring of animal populations. They emphasized that continued preventive measures remain essential to keep the state free from rabies, a fatal zoonotic disease.
The disparity underscores the effectiveness of Goa's public‑health initiatives, while also highlighting the ongoing risk in surrounding areas. Health agencies have urged pet owners and livestock keepers across the region to ensure timely rabies vaccinations.
No human rabies incidents linked to animal bites have been reported in Goa during the same period, reinforcing the state's overall disease‑free status.