Chile validated as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
Summary
Chile has become the first country in South America to eliminate rabies transmitted by dogs to humans. The World Health Organization confirmed this after Chile reported no cases since 1972 due to long-term vaccination and public health efforts.Key Facts
- Chile eliminated dog-to-human rabies, with the last case reported in 1972.
- The World Health Organization officially validated Chile’s achievement.
- Rabies is a deadly virus spread mainly by animal bites, especially dogs.
- Chile used vaccination campaigns for dogs and public education to prevent rabies.
- The country also provides vaccines to people exposed to the virus to prevent infection.
- The Pan American Health Organization praised Chile for its effective rabies control methods.
- Human cases of dog-transmitted rabies in the Americas have dropped by more than 98% since 1983.
- Rabies still kills about 60,000 people worldwide each year, mostly due to dog bites.
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