Chennai Vaccinates 22,158 Street Dogs Against Rabies in 8 Days

The Greater Chennai Corporation has vaccinated 22,158 street dogs against rabies in just eight days as part of a special citywide campaign to prevent rabies and improve public safety.

The vaccination drive began on August 11 in Tiruvottiyur, Manali and Tondiarpet zones. Along with rabies vaccination, the dogs are also being given medicines to control internal and external parasites.

The campaign is being carried out simultaneously in all three zones, with 10 teams deployed in each zone.

After completing the first phase in these three zones, the Corporation plans to extend the campaign to other parts of Chennai. The civic body aims to vaccinate around 2 lakh street dogs within 75 working days.

The initiative is aimed at reducing the risk of rabies among the public and moving towards a rabies-free Chennai.