Free vaccination camps and education are being provided in India to combat the rabies crisis. India accounts for 36% of the world’s rabies deaths, with an estimated 18,000 to 20,000 deaths each year. Boehringer Ingelheim India has partnered with the Pet Practitioners Association of Mumbai (PPAM) to eliminate rabies in the Greater Mumbai area. The company will donate 30,000 doses of its anti-rabies vaccine and lead a month-long awareness drive in schools and communities. The initiative aligns with India’s National Action Plan for Dog-Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030.
Free vaccination camps and education to help combat rabies crisis in India
India faces a significant rabies crisis, with a high number of deaths each year. To address this public health issue, Boehringer Ingelheim India has partnered with the Pet Practitioners Association of Mumbai (PPAM) to eliminate rabies in the Greater Mumbai area. As part of the initiative, the company will donate 30,000 doses of its anti-rabies vaccine and lead a month-long awareness drive in schools and communities. This effort aligns with India’s National Action Plan for Dog-Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030.
Partnership to eliminate rabies in Greater Mumbai
Boehringer Ingelheim India has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pet Practitioners Association of Mumbai (PPAM) to combat the rabies crisis in the Greater Mumbai area. With India accounting for 36% of the world’s rabies deaths, this partnership aims to make a significant impact on public health. The company will donate 30,000 doses of its anti-rabies vaccine and work with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to conduct free vaccination camps. Additionally, a month-long awareness drive will be carried out in schools and communities to educate the public on rabies prevention and the human-animal bond.
Commitment to a healthier future
Boehringer Ingelheim India’s ‘Stop Rabies’ initiative demonstrates its commitment to public health and the well-being of both humans and animals. By adopting a ‘One Health’ approach, the initiative aims to secure a healthier future for all. Through the partnership with PPAM and the support of the BMC, the goal of eliminating rabies in Mumbai is within reach. This public-private collaboration showcases the power of working together to address significant health challenges and move closer to a rabies-free Mumbai.
