Rabies

The state government of Kerala seeked permission from the Supreme Court of India to kill violent rabies-infected dogs. Meanwhile, Minister for local self governments MB Rajesh informed that the state will conduct a massive vaccine drive to vaccinate stray dogs. The drive is scheduled to be conducted between September 20 and October 20. This has come after the death toll started to increase due to stray dog bites.

In Bhopal, P Chandrika (53) died of suspected rabies infection in nearby Perambra, even after she took the necessary vaccination, confirmed government sources. Notably, Chandrika, a resident of Randeyaaru was bitten by a dog on her face on July 21. She was admitted to the Government Medical College hospital, and died on August 20, due to health complications. However, it is yet to be known if Chandrika was rabies infected. 

Arjun, an 11-year-old boy who was bitten by a stray dog in Punjab's Ludhiana died due to rabies on July 25. Reportedly, after being bitten by the dog, Arjun told his parents that he got injured while playing. However, when his condition worsened, his family consulted a witch doctor instead of a hospital. Eventually, they went to a hospital but he died within a few hours there.