MWANZA, Oct. 21 -- ILEMELA Municipal Council in Mwanza Region is targeting to vaccinate more than 1,000 dogs against rabies in a campaign aimed at protecting public health and preventing the spread of the disease from animals to humans.

The campaign, conducted by the municipal livestock department, started on October 9 and is scheduled to end on October 30, 2026.

Speaking during the exercise yesterday, Ilemela Municipal Veterinarian, Mr Magesa Matiku, said more than 300 dogs have so far received the vaccine.

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“We urge citizens to continue cooperating with livestock experts to achieve the campaigns objectives and strengthen public health protection,” he said.

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