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Stronger Together: Western Cape advances rabies prevention through Community Vaccination Campaigns

Western Cape Department of AgricultureRef: https://www.elsenburg.com/stronger-together-western-cape-advances-rabies-prevention-through-community-vaccination-campaigns/

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Collected on 28 September 2026

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What this means

This is a Western Cape Department of Agriculture news article issued for International Rabies Day on 28 September 2026. It reports on rabies prevention through vaccination campaigns, community outreach and veterinary services, noting that 132 458 animal vaccinations were administered in the 2025/26 financial year. It also encourages pet owners to vaccinate their dogs and cats and communities to report suspected cases.

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disease-reporting serviceOngoing

Report suspected rabies cases

Communities can report suspected rabies cases to the nearest state veterinarian or animal health technician.

Who it is for
Communities and pet owners
How to act on it
Contact the nearest state veterinarian or animal health technician to report a suspected rabies case.

The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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The Minister encouraged all pet owners to ensure that their dogs and cats receive regular rabies vaccinations and urged communities to report suspected rabies cases to the nearest state veterinarian or animal health technician.
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Community Vaccination Campaigns

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture provides rabies vaccination campaigns for animals, including dogs and cats, as part of its animal health work.

Who it is for
Pet owners and communities with dogs, cats, cattle or horses
How to act on it
Ensure dogs and cats receive regular rabies vaccinations through the Department’s community vaccination campaigns.

The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Through sustained vaccination campaigns and community outreach, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture is helping to build safer, healthier communities.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

https://www.elsenburg.com/stronger-together-western-cape-advances-rabies-prevention-through-community-vaccination-campaigns/

Amounts

R 1 200 000

Key Takeaways

  • Date issued: 28 September , 2026
  • Western Cape Department of Agriculture
  • 132 458 rabies vaccinations administered during the 2025/26 financial year
  • Vaccinations valued at more than R1.2 million
  • Community vaccination campaigns and outreach
  • Pet owners urged to ensure regular rabies vaccinations
  • Communities urged to report suspected rabies cases
  • Western Cape Department of Agriculture
  • Dr Ivan Meyer
  • Daniel Johnson
  • Veterinary Services Programme

Dates

Closing Date

28 September 2026