Saowabha Institute Hosts World Rabies Day 2024 Event

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Wisit Sitpreecha, Director of Saowabha Institute, Thai Red Cross Society, presided over the opening of World Rabies Day 2024 (World Rabies Day 2024: WRD2024) with Prof. Emeritus Dr. Narongsak Veterinarian Chaibutr, deputy director of the Saowapa Institute for Academic Affairs, presented a report on the event.

Importance of Public Awareness and Education

The Saowabha Institute of the Thai Red Cross Society hosted an event this year recognizing the importance of communicating with the public to have a correct understanding of rabies. Therefore, together with partners of the World Rabies Day Network, composed of the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Department of Livestock Development Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Department of Health, Bangkok Faculty of Medicine Veterinary University Mahidol and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Kasetsart University, organized the “World Rabies Prevention Day” with the aim to remind you of disease prevention, take precautions, and work together to eradicate rabies from Thailand.

The event featured various activities, both fun and educational, and various services to participants, such as rabies vaccinations and vaccines against important infectious diseases. Sterilization surgery for dogs and cats was also provided, with the collaboration of the Rabies Control Group, Public Health Veterinary Bureau, Department of Health, Bangkok. These services were offered free of charge.

A rally activity, mission to defeat rabies, was also held, with the possibility of receiving souvenirs and an exhibition of knowledge about rabies from network partners and 11 agencies who co-organized the activity. Additionally, a discussion and exchange of experiences were held to create a correct understanding of animal husbandry on the topic “Together we can: breaking the boundaries of rabies joins forces to prevent rabies” by Dr. Mai Ek Veterinarian Kandisawan Arun and Kaembum Priyada Sitthachai, artist and influencers.

Artist and Influencer Kaem Bum Supports Rabies Awareness

Kaem Bum revealed: “I am very happy to help publicize the anger problem. Because it’s because of the dimples in your cheeks. There are about 100 pets born out of love. We consider pets as our friends. Because when I was young I was a person who didn’t have many friends. I would like to say this to all those who raise animals. Animals have life too. Therefore, raising them must take care of their health, well-being, and prevention of various diseases. Today’s event also includes vaccination against rabies and various infectious diseases. Free sterilization for dogs and cats. It was a great job.”