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Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by ikorodureporta(op): 3:47am On Feb 17, 2021
As seen online:

LAGOS TO VACCINATE 1.5 MILLION DOGS AGAINST RABIES

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 1.5 million dogs will be vaccinated within the next two weeks, during the free anti-rabies vaccination campaign embarked upon to prevent deaths of animals in the State.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya stated this today at the flag-off of the vaccination campaign held at the palace of Oba Ayangburen of Ikorodu.
She noted that Lagos pioneered the campaign exercise in the country, stating that the vaccination would take place yearly for the next three years to be effective on dogs.

Olusanya observed that a lot of the dogs in the State are not registered or licensed hence a lot of rabid dogs could be on the prowl, stressing the need for vaccination to prevent rabies.
The Commissioner urged pet owners as responsible citizens to bring their dogs and cats for the exercise, noting that the State Government, being a responsive government, has made the exercise free of charge for the citizenry.

She said: “Dogs are the major source of transmitting the dreaded rabies disease when unvaccinated. It is, therefore, imperative as a responsible and responsive government under the able leadership of Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanw-Olu, to champion the global goal of eradicating the disease, which is majorly curtailed through deliberate annual vaccination of our pets”.

“With an estimated 1.5 million dogs in the State, I hereby enjoin all individuals, corporate organisations, communities to collaborate towards more responsible dog ownership to curb the stray of animals in the environment”, Olusanya noted.
The Commissioner informed that the exercise would take place in the five divisions of the State including Veterinary Clinic, beside LASPOTECH Second Gate, opposite Access Bank, Odogunyan, Ikorodu; Veterinary Centre, Epe Local Government Compound, Orita Marun Epe; Veterinary Clinic, opposite Bethel Church, Beside Alesh Hotel Ajah and the Veterinary Clinic by Randle General Hospital, Benson Street, Surulere.

Others are the Veterinary Clinic at Aiyedoto Farms Settlement, Agric Road, Ojo; Veterinary Clinic on Beach Road, Opposite General Hospital, Badagry and the Animal Hospital on Old Abeokuta Motor Road, beside LSADA’s Office, Opposite DSTV Office, Oko-Oba Agege.

Urging residents to ensure the registration and yearly vaccination of pets and other animals, the Commissioner said the enrolment could be done at government veterinary hospitals, clinics and government registered private animal health care centres.

Earlier, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Dr. Olaniran Alabi, noted that an estimated 70,000 people globally die of rabies every year, adding that less than five percent of dogs are vaccinated in Nigeria due to high cost of the vaccines.
Alabi, who was represented by Dr. Mairo Kachalla, revealed that the disease can be transmitted through the bite of an infected animal or man, with 99% fatality if efficient post-exposure prophylaxis treatment is not instituted early.
He said that rabies is a highly fatal disease affecting all warm-blooded animals but despite the high fatality, the disease is 100% preventable through mass dog vaccination and enlightenment campaigns, pointing out that dogs account for the highest percentage of human deaths resulting from rabies.
Dr. Kachalla said that the World Organisation for Animal Health(OIE) recommends that at least 70% of dogs should be vaccinated annually for three consecutive years in order to break the transmission cycle of rabies and, consequently, eliminate the disease.

According to him, rabies is one of the priority Transboundary Animal Diseases and has remained endemic in Nigeria since it was first reported in 1912.
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#ForAGreaterLagos
https://lagosstate.gov.ng/blog/2021/02/16/lagos-to-vaccinate-1-5-million-dogs-against-rabies/

Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Emary(f): 8:02am On Feb 17, 2021
Noteworthy but we need more centers.
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Nomorelove: 9:57am On Feb 17, 2021
I hope Sanwo Olu will also get vaccinated but it'll be good if they can extend it to Aso villa.
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by bayadebayo:
No be Covid vaccine again.... Na dogs una won face now
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by zieraw2005(m): 9:57am On Feb 17, 2021
Its well
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by slawormiir: 9:58am On Feb 17, 2021
Damnnn niggarrrr
Isoright
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by blessochampion(m): 9:58am On Feb 17, 2021
If Lagos no work for some people. E go work for their dog, at least.
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by RlCHSATAN: 9:58am On Feb 17, 2021
yeah dogs are important than most nigerians.
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by 400billionman: 9:58am On Feb 17, 2021
Inplace of Covid 19 for humans ?
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Nobody: 9:58am On Feb 17, 2021
Nomorelove:
I hope Sanwo Olu will also get vaccinated but it'll be also good if they can extend it to Aso villa.
Werey
They can as well extend it to you too kiss
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Nobody: 9:59am On Feb 17, 2021
angry

They have stylishly refused to mention how much has been budgeted for the vaccination of the dogs.
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Ghostmode2two(m): 9:59am On Feb 17, 2021
Hahahahahahaha
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by chukwugoziegi: 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
I'll be taking our dogs there.
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by sommy03(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
Now that's a misplaced priority
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by merits(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
cheesy

Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Perfectsouth(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
Ok
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Amspecial: 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
cool
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by savageyoungboy(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
Nice one
Lagos state is the best state in Nigeria
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Nomorelove: 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
Nairalandian:
Werey
They can as well extend it to you too kiss
If only I was you then yes
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Lanretoye(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
na wah o,dogs kwa?.who get money to buy dog go find money for anti rabbies for am nah,dem fir kuku dey feed the dogs join.
well the vaccines fit be donation from one vetinary.
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by iwaeda: 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by carbony4red(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2021
Mtchew
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Alejobs: 10:01am On Feb 17, 2021
cool
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Lexusgs430: 10:01am On Feb 17, 2021
Dogs again........ What about covid21 vaccine ....... grin
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Okortor: 10:01am On Feb 17, 2021
Good move. Only dog lovers can relate
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by CheedyJ(m): 10:01am On Feb 17, 2021
Looting continues
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Alejobs: 10:01am On Feb 17, 2021
cool cash out!
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by Houseofglam7(f): 10:01am On Feb 17, 2021
Huhhuhhuhhuhhuh??
Re: Lagos State To Carry Out Free Vaccination For 1.5 Million Dogs Against Rabies by wman(m): 10:02am On Feb 17, 2021
Very good idea.
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