Mission Rabies Goa
Monthly Report – September 2016
Vaccination
Total number of dogs vaccinated in September 2016 = 4,214 (up until 25th September 2016)
On the 10th September 2016, Mission Rabies teams completed the annual vaccination of dogs in Mormugao
Taluka. Mormugao is the sixth taluk in Goa state to be intensely vaccinated in 2016 and the total number of
dogs vaccinated was 6,047. The map below highlights the total vaccination coverage achieved (74%).
Mormugao Taluk – Total Vaccination Coverage
Upon completion of Mormugao, the teams moved to Salcete Taluk in South Goa and completed vaccination in
ten panchayats. On the 25th September 2016, the teams moved north for the launch of the month long mass
vaccination in Bardez. During the campaign, the teams will aim to vaccinate 10,000 dogs across Bardez taluk.
The following flyer indicates the areas where the teams will be vaccinating throughout October and the
schedule. Additional events are organised for the mass campaign including a school rally and an official
ceremony. The ceremony will also mark the opening of the WVS Hicks International Training Centre in Goa.
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Rabies Cases
Total number of positive canine rabies cases in September 2016 = 4
Date of rabies
case
Taluk
Ward/Area
Male/Female
Neutered
or entire
Age of
dog
Owned or
Stray
04.09.16
09.09.16
26.09.16
28.09.16
Bardez
Bardez
Tiswadi
Tiswadi
Parra
Mapusa
Corlim
Azossim
Male
Male
Female
Female
Entire
Entire
Entire
Entire
10 months
4 years
3 years
4 months
Owned
Owned
Stray
Owned
In addition to the above, two suspected rabies cases tested negative on post-mortem. Further analysis will be
conducted to confirm the results.
Team structure
On the 19th September 2016, Mission Rabies welcomed Dr Gowri Yale to the team as the new Scientific and
Technical Manager. Dr Gowri will work closely with the teams in Goa to develop the research and technical
surveillance aspect.
In addition, Dr Gowri will develop the epidemiology strategy, manage
government/veterinary liaison and assist with general aspects of the rabies control programme.
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At the beginning of September 2016, a third vaccination team from Ranchi joined Mission Rabies Goa. A further
three teams (two from Ranchi and one from the WVS International Training Centre in Ooty) were recruited on
the 25th September for the mass campaign. All six teams will stay in Goa until the end of October 2016.
Mission Rabies Goa Overall Project Summary
Year
Vaccination Total
Surgery Total
2013
2014
2015
2016 to date
5,767
3,815
56,885
27,988
20,491
159
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