Nepal's Rabies Deaths Underreported Amid Rising Dog Bite Cases

Nepal's Rabies Deaths Underreported Amid Rising Dog Bite Cases

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Nepal is working towards eliminating dog-transmitted rabies by 2030, following a target set by the World Health Organisation. Despite this goal, government health ministry data indicate that dog bite cases have been increasing annually. A recent case of a four-year-old dying from rabies was not recorded in official government records, highlighting potential underreporting issues.

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