The Big Achievement

ZERO HUMAN DEATHS Since June 2023

Bhutan has maintained zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies since June 2023, meeting WHO’s validation criteria.

What Made It Possible?

VACCINATION + SURVEILLANCE + ACTION

✔️ Mass dog vaccination ✔️ Dog population management ✔️ Strong disease surveillance ✔️ Rapid outbreak response ✔️ Easy access to post-exposure treatment

One Health Approach

HUMANS + ANIMALS + COMMUNITIES

Health workers, veterinarians, government teams and communities worked together under a One Health approach to prevent rabies transmission.

A Lesson for the Region

RABIES CAN BE PREVENTED

Bhutan’s success shows how dog vaccination, community awareness, surveillance and timely post-exposure care can help eliminate dog-mediated rabies as a public health problem.