Rabies Vaccine Stocks at the Public Veterinary Services, Ministry of Health which are given to dogs have been depleted. 56 human deaths were reported in 2009 due to Rabies. But only 28 rabies deaths were reported this year. Proper Dog Vaccination programme, Methodical Dog Population Control Sterilization Programme and Scientific Treatment Schedules in Hospitals after [...]

Animal Lovers in Sri Lanka will be forming an alliance, The Multi Religion Alliance for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to put an end to the cruelty to animals. The alliance will be collecting 1 million signatures to request legally banning Animal Sacrifice in Sri Lanka. The event is to take place at the [...]

Public Awareness is the most important part in the Eradication of Rabies and Several programmes were organized in Trincomalee and Batticaloa Districts on 28th September, 2010 for the World Rabies Day. Dr (Mrs) P. K. Gnanakunalan (RDHS – Trincomalee), Dr (Mrs) B. Kayalvali (RE – Trincomalee), Dr. N. Saravanabavan (MOH – Uppaweli), R. Gunarajan (Rabies [...]

From newsfirst.lk, September 28, 2010 According to the Health Ministry, the number of deaths owing to rabies that has been reported this year, when compared to last year, has seen a considerable decrease. During this year, 28 rabies deaths were reported. The acting secretary of the ministry, Dr. Palitha Mahipala said that the spread of [...]

Hambantota Dog Sterilization Programme was started from Tangalle Urban Council on 23rd August, 2010 under the ‘Pleasant City without Roaming Dogs’ concept. Tangalle Urban Council Chariman Mr. Anil Selvahennadige, Members of the Southern Provincial Council Mr. Aruna Gunarathna & H. W. Gunasena, Coordinating Secretary of the Deputy Health Minister Mr. H. K. Thilakarathne, Regional Director [...]

Animal sacrifice is a cruel act. And under the Animal Act, cruelty against animals is illegal. Despite this fact, the Chilaw Police proceeded to stop a peaceful rally against the inhumane act and disregarded complaints against it. The rally was organized with the support of clergy and a large number of animal lovers against the [...]

An act of Animal Sacrifice is scheduled to be taken place tomorrow at the Munneswaram Temple, Chilaw. It is reported that 300 goats and more chicken are due to be offered in sacrifice at the ritual. Our members are already in the area working to protest against this inhumane practice. We call all animal lovers [...]