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Rabies Crisis in India: Why Are So Many Still Dying? | In Focus Podcast Highlights

Rabies, a completely preventable disease, continues to claim thousands of lives in India every year, primarily among children. Despite government reports of 54 rabies deaths in 2024, a Lancet study suggests the number could be as high as 5,700 annually. Recent cases of deaths even after vaccination raise alarming questions about systemic gaps in prevention and treatment. In this episode of In Focus, host Zubeda Hamid speaks with Dr. Subramanian Swaminathan, Director of Infectious Diseases at Glenagles Global Hospital and President of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India, to explore: The staggering scale of the rabies problem in India Why the rabies vaccine fails in some cases The role of stray dog populations in disease transmission The need for better surveillance and reporting of dog bites Potential solutions to prevent rabies deaths This critical discussion sheds light on the urgent need for action to address this preventable public health crisis. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!