Rabies Elimination in Rural Kenya: Need for Improved Availability of Human Vaccines, Awareness and Knowledge on Rabies and Its Management Among Healthcare Workers

• Main Authors: Veronicah Mbaire Chuchu (Author), Philip Mwanzia Kitala (Author), Philet Bichanga (Author), Daniel Ksee (Author), Mathew Muturi (Author), Athman Mwatondo (Author), Carolyne Nasimiyu (Author), Marybeth Maritim (Author), Nyamai Mutono (Author), Tariku J. Beyene (Author), Sophie Druelles (Author), Katie Hampson (Author), S. M. Thumbi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundIn Africa, rabies causes an estimated 24,000 human deaths annually. Mass dog vaccinations coupled with timely post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for dog-bite patients are the main interventions to eliminate human rabies deaths. A well-informed healthcare workforce and the availability and acc...