Health Ministry Records Over 600 Dog Bites In One Week
5 months agoTue, 29 Oct 2024 11:43:29 GMT
The Ministry of Health and Child Care’s Disease Surveillance Report for the week ending October 13, 2024, revealed that there were 604 reported dog bite cases, with no fatalities, during the week under review.
Among these cases, 113 were attributed to vaccinated dogs, 105 to unvaccinated dogs, and 386 involved dogs of unknown vaccination status.
The highest number of dog bite incidents were reported in Mashonaland East Province (114 cases) and Masvingo Province (87 cases).
Overall, the cumulative total for dog bites stands at 22,383 cases, with no reported deaths.
Here are some tips on how to care for dog bites at home:
- Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding.
- Try to keep the injured area elevated.
- Wash the bite carefully with soap and water.
- Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.
- Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection.
To prevent dog bites:
- When choosing a dog for a family pet, pick one with a good temperament.
- Stay away from any dogs you don’t know.
- Never leave young children alone with a dog — especially an unfamiliar one.
- Don’t try to play with any dog that is eating or feeding their puppies.
- Whenever you approach a dog, do so slowly, and give the dog the chance to approach you.
- If a dog becomes aggressive, do not run away or scream. Stay calm, move slowly, and don’t make eye contact with the dog.
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Mhanduwe · 5 months ago
pakashata
Xx · 5 months ago
Taura hako munhu haamanikidzwe ku verenga news dzaburitswa panopa Pindula , whether dziri stale kanahadzifarire Rega ku verenga
man u · 5 months ago
pic iyo bhoo here
🌄🧱🍓🎊💞🎂🏆 · 5 months ago
first this dogs are not fenced, second they loiter around the location scaring people.if SPCA is still there they must remove by trapping dogs which loiters around the location where there is no fence or durawalls on top the owners must be fined because our lives are in danger.it is true many people are suffering from dogs bites and there is no compasation there.dogs are dogs spreading diseases.government of Zimbabwe must do something about this dog issues.some people moves around with more than six dogs in the community which is so scary.
Dracula · 5 months ago
which type of dogs have "good temperament" & which ones have not?
saddum · 5 months ago
do you know what is euthanasia and do you know what is a drug young man?
Professor L · 5 months ago
Before you lecture me on something you don't know let me tell you this.Euthanasia can be applied to both humans and animals.In our case, on stray dogs whose quality of life is poor or whose actions pose a health risk to the public eg those ones which are rabid.
Corruptmore Looto · 5 months ago
What is wrong about the Professor mentioning euthanasia, it is correct that it is used for both human beings and animals.....and in the case of stray dogs it can also be used seeing that they would be laid to rest in a humane manner instead of them constantly wondering around looking for scraps and being shouted at by angry people or being hit by cars
zig · 5 months ago
stale news
𝙎𝙞𝙮𝙤𝙮𝙤 · 5 months ago
tinotenda nedzidziso
Mj · 5 months ago
Kana mashaya news ndozvamunotipa here izvi, itaiwo serious nebasa
Chavhunduka · 5 months ago
shot all unknown dogs
Anonymous · 5 months ago
The majority of dog owners have dogs for breeding more dogs for money. They are not interested in spending any money for dog vaccinations or cleanliness. They just let them roam everywhere. ALL stray dogs should be collected by a veterinary group and euthanized, with the local Town/City /Rural Council being responsible for the payments of the muti.
