Minister: No One Infected With Rabies

The news report: http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/09/minister-no-one-infected-rabies

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has no confirmed case of rabies in humans so far, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam yesterday.

He said this to dispel confusion over the rabies outbreak in the northern states.

Dr Subramaniam said 12 people had been bitten by rabid dogs. There were nine cases in Perlis, two in Penang and one in Kedah.

“But none of them has been confirmed to have the virus. They do not show any symptoms and are clinically okay.

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We pray for the thousands of innocent dogs and puppies who have lost their lives needlessly.

We pray very hard that the humans in power will do what is right – gracefully and graciously accept help and advice from international organisations that have successfully controlled the spread of rabies in other countries.

Animal lovers are a minority, but every voice and a bigger collective voice can make a difference. Please let’s continue speaking up and doing the needful.

Now we hear this (a glimmer of hope):
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/putrajaya-must-let-global-rabies-fighters-in-says-penang

http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2015/09/25/lim-guan-eng-appeals-to-putrajaya-for-international-veterinary-help/

Putrajaya, please let the international organisations in.

Source: http://myanimalcare.org/2015/09/25/minister-no-one-infected-..

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