The event was attended by more than 50+ volunteers who carried out the one-to-one awareness activities. The Veterinary Officer of Guwahati Municipal Corporation, Dr. Kailash Chandra Chamuah, had graced the event with his presence and shared a few words about the theme and some important facts about the disease with the volunteers and the crowd gathered. The volunteers then scattered around the area to conduct the awareness and reached out to a greater number of masses in groups of 6-8 members. Also, the volunteers were asked to make donation appeals and handout the leaflets and coupons of Hiyaa’s Clinic to the interested folks.

Dr Sashanka – ডাঃ শশাংক শেখৰ দত্ত, Founder & Managing Trustee of JBF said “it is very important to raise awareness, and mobilize resources to overcome rabies as a public health threat, to emphasize the importance of a health approach for the welfare of all.” He also mentioned the World Rabies Day motto, All for 1, One Health for All – this motto represents the idea that by working together and adopting a One Health approach, we can prevent the spread of rabies, protect both human and animal lives, and ensure the well-being of our communities.

These initiatives will focused on disseminating vital information about rabies prevention, recognizing the signs and symptoms of the disease, and understanding the importance of timely medical intervention.