Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, Director of the Department of Health (DNI), Bangkok, discussed the progress in controlling and preventing the spread of rabies in the Lat Krabang area. Bangkok by Office of the Institution and Lat Krabang District Office Together with the Bangkok Metropolitan Livestock Office, they visited the area to investigate and control the disease within 24 hours following the results of rabies were confirmed in Lat Krabang area. From the joint visit on 17 Jan. 23, 197 dogs were vaccinated once morest rabies. 7 dogs that were exposed to the disease were arrested and quarantined for symptoms. On 19 Jan. 23, 22 rabies vaccinations were performed. And capture 4 dogs that have been exposed to the disease to quarantine symptoms, including planning to launch a mobile veterinary unit for surgery, sterilization and proactive rabies vaccination to cover as much area as possible. According to information as of January 19, 2023, dogs were found. 4 dogs died from rabies, 3 from Thap Yao Sub-district (confirmed by the National Institute of Animal Health, Department of Livestock Development on 16 and 19 Jan. Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross Society, 18 Jan. 23)
For the situation of animals infected with rabies in Bangkok, in 2022, 2 dogs died from rabies in the Nong Chok area and in 2023, 4 dogs died from rabies in the Lat Krabang area (data as of January 19). 66) In the past, NIDA has continuously monitored and prevented the spread of rabies in collaboration with relevant agencies and network partners, such as launching mobile veterinary units, performing sterilization operations, and proactive rabies vaccination in Bangkok area In the areas where rabies-infected animals were found in Nong Chok district, a mobile veterinary unit was issued. and coordinating the Faculty of Veterinary Science Mahanakorn Technology 1,355 rabies vaccination (October – Dec. ’22) Lat Krabang District issued a mobile veterinary unit. 417 rabies vaccinated, 197 neutered (October 2022 – Jan 19, 2023). There is also a plan to launch a mobile veterinary unit to perform sterilization and rabies vaccination in high-risk areas continuously. continually
In addition, DAO has also coordinated with various network partners, both government and private sectors, such as the Bangkok Area Livestock Office. Elephant Conservation and Environment Foundation Naminthrathirat University and Faculty of Veterinary Science Mahanakorn University of Technology issued a mobile veterinary unit for surgical sterilization and proactive rabies vaccination. Including public relations and dissemination of information regarding rabies. by bringing pets to receive rabies vaccination service on a regular basis every year as well as recommending responsible animal husbandry and not leaving animals unattended in public areas. as well as public relations through pamphlets, vinyl banners, Facebook, Rabies Control Group Facebook, 69 public health service centers and 50 district offices, which is a communication network for rabies prevention and control. Including community health centers with public health volunteers to publicize the voices in the community. To provide comprehensive information on rabies prevention To avoid contact with dogs and cats whose vaccination history is unknown. as well as conducting a rabies vaccination campaign which is organized annually twice a year by the Office of Public Health Veterinarians 69 public health centers and 50 district offices issued vaccination service units. in March and September covering the entire Bangkok area
