Egypt's agriculture ministry unveils rabies-control plan with 200,000 free vaccine doses

Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture has announced an anti-rabies plan providing 200,000 free vaccine doses, 12 shelters and 14 field vehicles.

• The ministry announced 200,000 free rabies vaccine doses to support vaccination campaigns in governorates.
• Authorities established 12 shelter centers across governorates including Cairo, Alexandria and Suez, and equipped 14 vehicles for field work.
• Dr. Hamed Al-Aqnas, head of the General Authority for Veterinary Services, said teams will capture and assess dogs before vaccination, sterilization or release.
• The plan follows directives by Minister Alaa Farouk under Law No. 29 of 2023 regulating dangerous animal ownership.