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THE Agriculture Ministry has said there is no increase in cases or reports of suspected cases of bat biting or rabies among local animals.
“Veterinary officers from the ministry’s Animal Production and Health Division and the Anti-Rabies Unit continuously monitor the national rabies disease status and respond quickly to reports of bat biting from farmers and other animal owners, “ the ministry said in a media release on September 11.
The ministry said when cases are reported, those affected are given post-exposure prophylaxis, a treatment to prevent rabies.
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