Empangeni boy (5) succumbs to rabies
The Department is undertaking a vaccination drive of dogs and cats in the area.
KZN MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Super Zuma is calling on all residents particularly in and around King Cetshwayo to take their pets for immediate vaccination at a local vet or state vet nearest to them.
This comes after the National Institute for Communicable Diseases confirmed that a five-year-old Empangeni boy succumbed to rabies late last month (27 February).
In a statement today, MEC Zuma said the recent surge of rabies in the province was concerning.
“The Department is undertaking a vaccination drive of dogs and cats in the area. This intervention seeks to reduce the prevalence of rabies within Empangeni in the King Cetshwayo District,” said Zuma.
“In efforts to combat the scourge, vaccination campaigns will be stepped up through community visits by our veterinary services to the most affected areas.”
Tomorrow, the MEC is expected to pay a visit to the family of the five-year-old boy, where he will convey his condolences and further spread awareness in the area.
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