Events in Africa in 2008
ANGOLA
The whole country, Angola (National event)Rabies Contingence Plan broadcasting
Duration: 07/03/2008, 8:00 AM to 09/04/2008, 4:00PM
As part of our National Rabies Contingence Plan broadcasting event is undergoing all over the country. We started with media broadcasting and thousands of Posters, Leaflet, Pulpit Announcements, Banners and Outdoors will get to the public in 5 to 8 days from now. A massive door to door rabies vaccination is taking place as well. Don’t hesitate to contact us for additional information.
Price:0.00
Event is open to public
To get more information: above email or Mobile +244 923523966
Contact name: NORBERTO PINTO (DVM)
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Luanda, Angola (Local event)
rabies world day
Duration: 08/01/2008, 09h00 to 09/28/2008, 17h00
Workplace rabies education program and a health promotion calendar will be developed at British Petroleum (Angola) in celebration of World Rabies Day 2008.
Price:usd 20.000.00
Event is open to public
Contact name: Gakoula Kissantou
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ARGENTINA
ArgentinaDuration: , to ,
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Contact name: Campero Lucio Martin
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CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE
Goma, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the (Regional event)Duration: July 27, 2008, to September 28, 2008,
The IDPE will organize four meetings on rabies education. They are to be held at a primary school on July 27, at a secondary school on August 8, at a university on August 20, and to the public on September 5. A final, large demonstration will be held in the streets of Goma on September 28.
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Site: idpe.fr.
Contact name: Bantu Lukambo
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Kananga, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the (Local event)
Rabies In Kananga
Duration: 09/26/2008, 10H to 09/30/2008, 14H
Educational programs on rabies in Kananga.
Price:FREE
Event is open to public
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Contact name: JEAN PAUL BEYA
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ETHIOPIA
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia, Ethiopia (Local event)Mass vaccination of dogs in selected districts of Addis Ababa city,Ethiopia
Duration: 30th September 2008, 9:00AM to 30th September 2008, 12:00AM
Some 1000 owned dogs are expected to be vaccinated in this program. Three senior veterinarians five vaccinators and three vet assistants are expected to participate in the program.
Price:Free
Event is open to public
To get more information: through public media and microphone annoucement in the localities
Contact name: Asefa Deressa
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GHANA
Obuasi Municipality, Ghana (Local event)Control of Rabies in Obuasi Municipality
Duration: 05/27/2008, 07.00 GMT to 06/15/2008, 16.00GMT
Obuasi Municipality recorded 57 pet bite cases at the vet clinic from July 2007 to December 2007. From January 2008 to May 2008 74 pet bite cases were recorded at the same facilty. However positive rabies cases detected in these pet cases for the period rose from 3.5% to 17.4% for 2007 and 2008 respectively. (The percentage was taken against the total pet cases reported). The author quickly initiated a project and got some corporate bodies to fund an immunisation campaign during which all pets in the obusi municipality were vaccinated free of charge to the owners. The response was phenomenal indeed. 3,156 pets were immunised in the 15-day exercise. The bereak-down is 2964 dogs 190 cats and two monkeys. The author envisages a three-year immunisation project (2008-2010) in the municipality to reduce drastically the rabies menace. We will be grateful if we can raise an amount of $13,000 for the 2009 and 2010 phases of the project. Any body willing to help?????? Dr A H. K. Kwansah-Filson (Author) Obuasi Ashanti Region, Ghana Member Ghana Veterinary Medical Association
Price:Free of charge to pet owners
Event is open to public
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Contact name: Kwansah-Filson A.H.K DR
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ACHIMOTA- ACCRA, Ghana (International event)
WORLD RABIES DAY
Duration: 27TH - 28TH SEPT. 20, 9.00AM to 12.00,
WE WILL BE VACCINATING SOME DOGS FOR FREE AND DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON RABIES TO THE PUBLIC. THERE WILL ALSO BE A TALK ON RABIES TO THE DOG SELLERS AT THE ONLY ANIMAL ( DOG ) MARKET IN GHANA WHICH WE CALL THE PUPPY MARKET.
Price:SUBSIDIESD
Event is open to public
To get more information: CALL DAVID NYOAGBE ON 0244 254186
Contact name: GHANA SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION & CARE OF ANIMALS / ACTS OF KINDNESS FOUNDATION
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ACCRA, Ghana (National event)
WORLD RABIES DAY-MEET THE PRESS
Duration: 26TH SEPT 2008, 9:00AM to 26TH SEPT, 2008, 12 PM
LAST YEAR WE HAD A PUBLIC LECTURE ON RABIES WHICH WAS DELIVERED BY A VET SURGEON (MYSELF) AND A MEDICAL OFFICER AND IT WAS WELL PATRONIZED. THIS YEAR, DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS, WE WOULD LIKE TO LIMIT OURSELVES TO AN INTERACTIVE TIME WITH THE PRESS ON RABIES IN ORDER TO GET THEM TO PUBLICIZE THE DAY. MATERIALS PROVIDED AT WORLD RABIES DAY WEBSITE HAS BEEN MOST HELPFUL. IT HAS MADE OUR PLANNING VERY EASY AND INFORMATIVE EVEN TO US BEFORE THE DAY.
Price:FREE
Event is open to public
To get more information: THE PRESIDENT, GHANA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. TEL 233-244-281952 OR RABIES PROGRAM COORDINATOR, DR SHERRY JOHNSON, TEL: 233-246-612145
Contact name: DR SHERRY JOHNSON
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GRENADA
St. George, Grenada, Grenada (Local event)St. George's World Rabies Day 2008
Duration: TBD, TBD to TBD, TBD
The event will be a hike/walk in the town of St. George. There will be a vaccination clinic in conjunction with the medical school, whom will be doing basic checkups on people.
Price:TBD
Event is open to public
Contact name: Alison Achey
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KENYA
coastal belt, Kenya (National event)Worrld rabies day campaign
Duration: 15/9/2008, 8am to 27/9/008, 11pm
The volunteers from the Kenya Veterinary Association will engage in the entire Ukamani and Coastal belt anti rabies vaccination campaign estimated to cover 50,000 dogs and cats and vaccinate 500 veterinarians and para-veterinarians countrywide.We shall host a 2 day scientific congress and a dinner banquet on 28th September. We are seeking material and resource support from stakeholders
Price:yet to be finalized
Event is open to public
To get more information: call kenya veterinary bassociation office on 0727680022
Site: www.vetkenya.org
Contact name: DR CHRISTOPHER WANGA
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MAKWETU RESORT, NYALI, MOMBASA, Kenya (International event)
INTERNATIONAL RABIES DAY CELEBRATION FIELD DAY AND
Duration: 09/25/2008, 9am to 09/27/2008, 6pm
International rabies day and zoonoses conference hosted by The Kenya Veterinary Association. The conference includes collaboration of Veterinary and Human medical professionals in zoonoses control, role of wildlife in the spread of zoonoses, transmission, epidemiology and management of Rabies, rabies control programmes and much more!
Price:Members Kshs. 2,000; Non-members Kshs. 4,000
Event is not open to public
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Site: www.vetkenya. org
Contact name: Dr. Kenneth Wameyo
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Rarieda and Bondo District, Nyanza Province, Kenya (Regional event)
Dog and Cat Vaccination campaign
Duration: 27th September,2008, 9am to 27th September, 2008, 4pm
There will be mass dog and cat vaccinations against Rabies, distemper and Parvovirus within the KEMRI/CDC project areas of Rarieda district. The exercise shall be free of charge. The activity is a collaboration between the Ministry of Public Health, KEMRI/CDC, Ministry of Livestock development and the Kenya Veterinary Association.
Price:FREE
Event is open to public
To get more information: Contact the respective DVOs Bondo and Rarieda Districts
Contact name: Dr Eric Ogola
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NIGERIA
IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA, Nigeria (Local event)mass vaccination of dogs(hunting dogs) in rural areas
Duration: 09/27/2008, 8am to 09/28/2008, 5pm
Public lecture on rabies as a deadly zoonotic disease. Mass vaccination of cats and dogs
Price:free
Event is open to public
To get more information: through e-mail
Site: none
Contact name: LAWAL ADEBOLA MARTINS
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Ibadan,oyo, Nigeria (Local event)
Rabies the killer
Duration: 09/27/2008, 8am to 09/28/2008, 5pm
Public lecture on rabies as a deadly zoonotic disease mass vaccination of dogs and cats
Price:free
Event is open to public
To get more information: through my e-mail
Site: none
Contact name: DR LAWAL MARTINS
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Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara, Nigeria (Local event)
Public enlighment on Rabies vaccination
Duration: 18 October 2008, 8:00 am to 25 October 2008, 6:00 pm
The event is all about enlightment of the general public about the existence of the disease, mode of transmission and basic method of prevention and treatment after exposure. Poster displays, paper presentations, and oral/demonstration will be used to inform the public.
Price:N 200 Naira
Event is open to public
To get more information: contact !Please, turn on JavaScript or go to the contact us page!, 2348037914241
Contact name: ABUBAKAR DANMAIGORO FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, P.M.B 2346 SOKOTO
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SIERRA LEONE
Freetown,Western area-Freetown, Sierra Leone (International event)World rabies day celebration-sierra leone
Duration: 15th September-28th, 10am to 28th september,2008, 4:oopm
1.Sensitization of schools,universities and other institutions 2. Radio discussions by Njala university,Animal welfare society and city council 3.Fund raising by Njala university and Animal welfare society(washing and cleaning of dogs) . 4.Printing of posters 5.Quiz competition in schools 6.Match pass across the city. 7.Various presentations on rabies day and presentation of prices.
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Event is open to public
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Contact name: Roland Suluku
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SOUTH AFRICA
Lindley, Arlington, Petrus styn, Kestel, ficksburg, fouriesburg and clarens, South Africa (Local event)Mass Awareness and Vaccination Campaign
Duration: 09/01/2008, 07H00 to 09/28/2008, 18H00
Massive vaccination campaign and awareness at the towns listed above. The target is to vaccinate 10 000 dogs and cats at the communities and the farms. All the students at school will be shown a the video (If only I knew) With the help of the Department of Health and Municipality all the clinics and the Hospitals will also be targeted for the awareness campaign. on the 28 September 2008, vaccination campaign will be at Bethlehem. Mobile clinic service is also available.
Price:Caps
Event is open to public
To get more information: 058 7141439
Contact name: Papie Hlalele
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Sasolburg area in Free State Province, South Africa (Local event)
Rabies vaccinations in Fezile Dabi District in the Free State Province
Duration: 2008/09/22, 08h00 to 2008/09/26, 16h00
Free Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs in Mining towns (Berthas Village and White City) and also in Kragbron and Holly Country. Vaccinations from the 22nd until 25th of September 2008. Please follow media to see location of vaccination points on specific days.
Price:FREE
Event is open to public
To get more information: Calling office at 016 976 2006 or Mobile 083 635 3041
Site: None
Contact name: Henry Hattingh
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All State Veterinary areas in the 7 Regions in the Province of Eastern Cape, South Africa (National event)
Provincial Annual Rabies Campaign
Duration: 09/22/2008, 0900 to 11/15/2008, 1700
This is an annual campaign which we have planned to coincide with the World rabies day. We mount a major INFO campaign through vaccinations, flyers, banners, radio and newsprint inserts. Mobile vaccination units move around pre-planned points and vaccinate dogs and cats. The Vaccine is free to everybody in the Province regardless of status or social standing. Our target is to vaccinate at least 70% of the dog population ever year which is estimated at about 350,000. Vaccinaion cerficates are also issued . We target dogs from one month of age and older. Special celebrations will be arranged for the 28th. Posting of this to follow.
Price:free
Event is open to public
To get more information: Agricultural and Veterinary offices and centres /clinics both State and private.
Contact name: Dr. Ivan Lwanga-ga
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SUDAN
Juba, Sudan (Local event)World Rabies Day celebration/ festival in Juba for the first time
Duration: September 28, 2008, 8:30 am to October 3, 2009, 5pm
Activities planned to increase rabies awareness. 1- To disseminate rabies prevention messages through communities on media (Miraya FM and SS Radio and TV) 2- To distribute rabies brochures, posters, pamphlets, and T-shirt 3- Organize rabies awareness programs for school children and teachers in areas where dog bites are most commonly reported 4- Organize workshop for stakeholders and societal groups focusing on preventive measures
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Contact name: Dr. David Solomon Adwok
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SWAZILAND
Mliba, Swaziland (National event)World Rabies Day 2008
Duration: 09/15/2008, to 09/27/2008,
From 15 to 26 September 2008 there will be Rabies awareness programs on eletronic and print media. On the 27th September 2008 , there will be a vaccination campaign at Mliba Veterinary offices coupled with small animal clinics and public sensitization on rabies. Rabies pamphlets and posters will be distributed all over the country.
Price:FREE
Event is open to public
Contact name: Dr Sihle Mdluli
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TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF
MPWAPWA, Tanzania, United Republic of (Regional event)WORLD RABIES DAY 2008
Duration: 22 SEPTEMBER 2008, 0800HRS to 27 SEPTEMBER 2008, 1700HRS
TRAINING SCHOOL STUDENTS ON RABIES AND ITS IMPORTANCE, MASS VACCINATION OF DOGS AND CATS AGAINST RABIES,VIDEOS SHOW OF RABID ANIMALS AND HUMAN.
Price:500 TANZANIAN SHILLING
Event is open to public
To get more information: THROUGH POSTERS ADVERTISEMENT
Contact name: DR JOSEPH MAZIKU
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Makifu, Mahuninga, and Tungamalenga Villages, Tanzania, United Republic of (Local event)
Siku ya Kichaa cha Mbwa Duniani: HALI, Friends of Ruaha (FORS), and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Duration: September 28, 2008, Afternoon to September 28, 2008, Evening
Join HALI, FORS, and the WCS for an afternoon of Rabies awareness and education activities featuring an educational video, presentations, forum, and evaluation program. This is the first village-level rabies awareness and education event in the areas surrounding Ruaha National Park and Wildlife Management area, a key conservation area with healthy wild dog population. It is an opportunity for HALI, FORS, and the WCS to pilot a rabies education and conservation intervention, in order to develop a more robust program for next year's World Rabies Day. All volunteers and comments are welcome. Please contact Dr. Harrison Sadiki ( !Please, turn on JavaScript or go to the contact us page!), or David Wolking ( !Please, turn on JavaScript or go to the contact us page!) for further details and information.
Price:Free to public
Event is open to public
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Site: haliproject.wordpress.org
Contact name: Health for Animal and Livelihood Improvement (HALI) Project
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Dar es Salaam and Morogoro (Ulanga District), Tanzania, Tanzania, United Republic of (Local event)
Vaccination of dogs and cats and Awareness creation through Public Address
Duration: 27/9/2008, 8.00 am to 28/9/2008,
Tanzania has arranged few activities localised in Morogoro and Dar es Salaam. Our activities are in collaboration with private Non Governmental Organizations working in the country. The World Society for Protection of Animal have provided finacial support on awareness creation by providing banners, press conference and 100 T-shirts. Dar es Salaam Animal Haven will vaccinate dogs and cats in Kinondoni Municipality. The total doses of rabies vaccine which will be used will be Carnivore Disease Project 1,500 doses; 750 doses for Morogoro Municipality, 250 doses for Sokoine University of Agricuture (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) and 500 for Dares Salaam region. The Ministry of Livestock development and Fisheries provided 600 doses to the 3 Municipalities each receiving 200 doses. The Press Conferences will be delivered to the media on 27/9/2008 by the Ministers for Health and Social Welfare and Livestock Development and Fisheries for awareness creation.
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Ulanga and Kilombero districts, Morogoro region, Tanzania, United Republic of (Local event)
WORLD RABIES DAY ACTIVITIES: Ulanga and Kilombero districts
Duration: 27/09/2008, 8am to 28/09/2008, late!
During September and October 2008 a concerted vaccination campaign for dogs and cats is being carried out in two districts, Ulanga and Kilombero in Morogoro Region, Southern Tanzania. On World Rabies Day, Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), in collaboration with Sokoine University of Agriculture and Ulanga District Livestock office will be hosting a range of celebratory activities: these include mass vaccinations, a dance, a play explaining the importance of vaccinating animals and appropriate treatment of bite victims and a comedy performed by the social marketing team from IHI. Leaflets and posters describing the serious nature of the disease and means of prevention have been distributed beforehand and will be distributed during the day. Relevant stakeholders who will attend these events include the District comissioner, the district livestock and agriculture development officer, the site director of Ifakara Health Institute, health officials from local hospitals and clinics and local councilors. The media have been invited to cover the events. In addition to the activities in Morogoro, localised events will also be taking place in Bariadi district, Shinyanga region (Northern Tanzania). Vaccination will take place during the day in conjunction with the widespread mass vaccination campaigns being carried out across Shinyanga, Mara and Mwanza regions (started in July and expected to continue until late November). These vaccinations are supported by the regional livestock offices, the carnivore disease project, Frankfurt Zoological Society, Serengeti National Parks, and the Wellcome Trust. All vaccines have been donated by Intervet who are also supporting the logistics of these vaccination programs. A football match will also take place and a parade will be carried out among the town. The media will also attend these events.
Price:free
Event is open to public
To get more information: Contact the Ministry of Livestock Development:
TUNISIA
Tunis, Tunisia (International event)Journ
Duration: 09/25/2008, 20h to 09/28/2008,
Price:
Event is open to public
Contact name: Faouzi Kechrid
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