Hanoi unites students and experts to fight rabies and risky dog and cat trade
An awareness event in Hanoi has brought together students, health experts, and animal welfare groups to tackle rabies and the risks of the dog and cat meat trade. Organised on December 12, the initiative aimed to train young people as ambassadors for disease prevention and community education. Vietnam has set a target to end human rabies deaths by 2030, while Hanoi pushes to become a safer, more animal-friendly city for tourists.
The event was a joint effort by Thanh Niên Magazine, the Soi Dog Foundation, and SBCC Vietnam. Health specialists broke down how rabies spreads, focusing on the dangers at every stage of the dog and cat meat trade. They warned that the trade not only raises the risk of rabies but also exposes people to harmful residues, parasites, and other infectious diseases.
The initiative marked a step toward Vietnam’s 2030 rabies elimination goal. Trained students will now work as project ambassadors, educating the public on prevention and advocating for safer practices. Their efforts aim to reduce risks tied to the dog and cat meat trade while supporting Hanoi’s vision of a more civilised and animal-friendly future.
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