Rabies Around the World

Global stories and updates on rabies outbreaks, prevention efforts, and progress toward elimination worldwide.

Ahmed Lugelo prepares a rabies vaccine

Gavi spotlights veterinarian fighting rabies in Tanzania

Dog vaccination efforts in Tanzania are protecting children and communities from rabies, stopping transmission at its source and helping save human lives.

Rabies vaccine bottles

MSD Health Donates 7 Million Rabies Vaccines

MSD Animal Health celebrates its 7 millionth rabies vaccine donation through the Afya Program, accelerating global efforts to eliminate rabies worldwide.

Vetcor volunteer giving vaccine

Vetcor & Rabies Free Africa’s Global Mission to Save Lives

VetCor clinics across the U.S. are supporting Rabies Free Africa by donating $1 for every rabies vaccine administered—turning everyday appointments into life-saving action abroad.

Facial Recognition

Facial recognition tech gives rabies war massive shot

A groundbreaking facial recognition system for dogs is helping Rabies Free Africa track vaccinations and reach remote communities with greater precision.

Village Kids with Dogs

Local Vet Brings Life-Saving Care to Africa

A Colorado Springs veterinarian recently returned from Tanzania, where she helped Rabies Free Africa vaccinate hundreds of dogs—saving lives and supporting healthier communities abroad.

Clinic Partner holding Dog

Colorado Vet Heads to Africa to Fight Rabies

A local veterinarian is on a lifesaving mission to vaccinate dogs in Tanzania, supporting the global effort to eliminate rabies deaths.

Child holding vaccine

WSU Leads Rabies Eradication in Africa

Washington State University’s veterinary team is working on the ground in East Africa, vaccinating dogs and helping stop the deadly spread of rabies.