28/09/2026
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Today, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), through the Animal Health and Welfare Division (AHWD) and the National Rabies Prevention and Control Program (NRPCP), joins the nation and the global community in commemorating ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐, carrying this year's theme, "๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ." ๐ค๐
Rabies remains a deadly but entirely preventable disease. ๐ฏ Through stronger collaboration among communities, Local Government Units (LGUs), animal health and public health professionals, educators, pet owners, and partner organizations, we can move closer to achieving the shared goal of ๐๐๐ซ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ -๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐.
In the Philippines, rabies continues to be a public health and animal health concern, highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership, regular vaccination of dogs and cats, immediate consultation following animal bites, and active community participation in rabies prevention and control efforts. ๐ฉบ
As we commemorate ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐, let us strengthen our commitment to the One Health approach and work together to protect both people and animals from rabies.
๐ค ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ. Sama-sama tungo sa Pilipinas na ligtas sa rabies. ๐