India, Sept. 28 -- World Rabies Day 2026 is all set for September 28. This day brings focus to a viral disease that can be stopped. The event is about teaching people about rabies. It also pushes for animals to get vaccinated.. It reminds everyone to see a doctor right away after being bitten by an animal. The World Health Organisation says that rabies leads to 59,000 deaths in humans every single year. Most of these cases are in Africa and Asia.

Why Is World Rabies Day Celebrated?

World Rabies Day is observed to spread awareness about how rabies is transmitted and, most importantly, how it can be prevented. The disease is usually transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, with dogs responsible for around 99% of huma...