Rabies claims up to five thousand lives an year in Pakistan, while the annual dog bite cases are estimated to be one hundred thousand. This was observed by medical experts while addressing inaugural ceremony of ‘Dog Bite Management Clinic’ at Murshid Hospital.
Dr Amir Hussain, Administrator – Murshid Hospital, stated that the center was started after assessing the dire need of the community. He declared rabies as a public health problem for the country.
Mr Aftab Gohar, Coordinator Rabies Program at The Indus Hospital, speaking at the occasion highlighted the importance of prompt treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis for prevention of rabies. He elaborated upon the current regimen for vaccination and wound management of dog-bite cases.
Dr Shahbaz Rafiq, member ‘Rabies in Asia Foundation’ and WHO Master Trainer for Control of Rabies stressed the importance of vaccination. He informed that audience that proper use of vaccination in dog bite cases could save valuable lives by prevention of rabies.
Mrs Rukhsana Razzaq Jaffar, urged the doctors and media to educate the masses about rabies, and its prevention. Mr Anwar Rasheed, President Rotary Club of Karachi East, inaugurated the center and appreciated the efforts of Murshid Hospital.
