Over 90 canines vaccinated in Mohali

Mohali, September 28 A free anti-rabies camp was held in Phase 10 here on World Rabies Day on Tuesday. The camp was inaugurated by former Joint Director, Animal Husbandry, Punjab, and member Punjab State Veterinary Council Dr Gurinder Singh Walia...

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Updated At : 12:13 PM Sep 29, 2021 IST

Mohali, September 28

A free anti-rabies camp was held in Phase 10 here on World Rabies Day on Tuesday. The camp was inaugurated by former Joint Director, Animal Husbandry, Punjab, and member Punjab State Veterinary Council Dr Gurinder Singh Walia and former CEO, Punjab Gau Sewa Commission, Dr Nitin Kumar Gupta. Ninety-four stray and pet dogs were vaccinated against rabies at the camp. According to World Health Organisation, most number of deaths due to rabies occur in India, which is a matter of grave concern, said Dr Walia. — TNS