Mission Rabies India

❗️❗️ Job Alert : Community Rabies Surveillance Officer (Kerala)❗️❗️

📍 Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
🗓️ Start Date: December 1, 2024
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Join Mission Rabies, a project of the international veterinary charity WVS, dedicated to ending rabies transmitted by dogs. As a Community Rabies Surveillance Officer, you will play a vital role in rabies prevention and control efforts, ensuring timely responses to rabies threats in endemic areas.

Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate reports of suspected rabid animals and collect samples.
- Educate communities on rabies prevention and reporting.
- Document findings using app-based tools, ensuring accurate records.
- Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and stakeholders to enhance rabies response.
- Monitor activities and report challenges to the Project Manager.

Qualifications:
- Interest in community engagement, animal welfare, or public health.
- Preference for para-vets, veterinary nurses, or those with experience in livestock management or veterinary science.
- Strong communication skills; fluency in Malayalam and English.
- Comfortable with technology for data collection and frequent travel to remote areas.

📧 Apply Now: Send your CV to [email protected]

Vet Volunteer Call: Antirabies Vaccination Campaign for Stray Dogs

The Thane Municipal Corporation and Mission Rabies, in collaboration with IVSA, Thane CPCA, CAP, PAWS, VTeams, and Mumbai Veterinary College, is organizing an Antirabies Vaccination Campaign to vaccinate 10,000 stray dogs within a 7-day timeframe. This campaign will take place from January 29, 2024, to February 4, 2025.

Mission Rabies is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated veterinarians who are interested in contributing to this vital public health effort. Volunteers will play a crucial role in vaccinating stray dogs and guiding the teams across Thane.

How to Register:

Interested volunteers can register by following the link below:
https://volunteer.wvs.org.uk/AHPBHGadj3uueMYE/projects/3oLM0sjWWz1R7AQB

For any further queries or clarifications, please contact:
Mission Rabies Project Lead: Dr. Aswin ([email protected])
Join us in making a difference and helping eliminate rabies in our community!

Statewide Rabies Awareness Campaign Completed Successfully Across Kerala

Mission Rabies, in partnership with the Animal Husbandry Department and supported by Compassion for Animal Welfare Association (CAWA), successfully concluded its statewide rabies awareness campaign across Kerala’s 14 districts. The campaign, flagged off by the Honourable Minister of Animal Husbandry, Chinchu Rani, on December 4, 2024, in Thiruvananthapuram, ended on January 1, 2025.

Traveling over a month, the awareness vehicle reached diverse communities, educating the public about rabies prevention, dog bite management, and the importance of timely vaccinations. Equipped with an LED screen, educational videos, and informative materials, the campaign covered schools, hospitals, public spaces, and coastal areas, ensuring widespread outreach.

Key Highlights:

Thiruvananthapuram: The campaign covered schools, healthcare facilities, and public areas. A critical intervention ensured prompt medical care for a tourist bitten by a stray dog.
Kollam: Activities included a flash mob at SN Women’s College and targeted sessions for Swiggy and Zomato delivery personnel.
Alappuzha: Engagement with fishermen, houseboat drivers, and hospital staff marked the district's campaign.
Kottayam: Awareness sessions were held in schools, town centers, and Sunday schools, with significant participation from local communities.
Idukki: The campaign visited public locations, schools, and bus stands, raising awareness effectively.
Ernakulam: Sessions covered schools, healthcare facilities, and popular public hubs, including Vyttila Mobility Hub and Cherai Beach.
Thrissur: The campaign focused on bus stands, beaches, and medical institutions, engaging diverse audiences.
The vehicle continued through Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod, ensuring comprehensive awareness efforts.

The campaign’s success highlights the collective efforts of government bodies, NGOs, and volunteers in combating rabies and promoting responsible pet care.

🚩 േരളം Campaign – Kollam Disctrict🐾

From vibrant flash mobs to impactful awareness sessions, our 3-day Rabies Awareness Campaign in Kollam district was a resounding success! 🌟 Flagged off by Honourable Minister Ms. Chinchu Rani at SN Women’s College, the campaign reached diverse communities, including fishermen, NREGS workers, delivery personnel, students, and more.

Our journey took us across coastal and inland areas—from Mayyanad to Oachira—engaging the public with vital information on rabies prevention, safe practices, and the importance of vaccination.

A heartfelt thank you to all dignitaries, volunteers, and participants who made this initiative possible. Together, we are spreading knowledge and saving lives. 💪

We’re thrilled to share some incredible news!

In just one week, our dedicated team has successfully vaccinated 1,300 dogs across Chellanam Panchayat and Kumbalanghi Panchayat as part of our ongoing rabies prevention campaign. 🐾💉 This milestone reflects the power of collaboration and relentless effort.

A massive thank you to our hardworking team, partners, and supporters who have made this possible with their unwavering dedication and contributions. Together, we’re making a significant impact in creating safer communities for both people and animals. 💙

Here’s to many more achievements in our mission to eliminate rabies! 🙌

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"Tu mereko vaccine diya, ab mere saat ek candid le na."