BBPPL to vaccinate 4,000 stray dogs
Hyderabad, July 2 (INN): Brilliant Bio Pharma Private Limited (BBPPL),a member company of TGV conglomerate which is into the manufacturing of Veterinary Biological and Medicines to observe Zoonoses Day on July 6.
To commemorate this event, the World Health Organisation has recommended celebrating this day as World Zoonoses Day, where the focus is more on vaccination.
'Zoonoses' is a term given to any infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa.
To commemorate the occasion, BBPPL plans to vaccinate around 4000 stray dogs free of cost. This it will do in coordination with GHMC and along with volunteers. Vaccination will also be taken up in association with NGO-Blue Cross in Jubilee Hills. Further free vaccination will also taken up in Government Hospitals in Seetharambagh, Bhoiguda, Kukatpally, Patancheru, Sangareddy and Sangareddy disclosed Mourya Boda, Chairman and Managing Director of BBPPL
Mourya Boda expressed that even in these days, many casualties occur due to dog bites and this needs to be eradicated at least in cities like Hyderabad. At the same she emphasized the need for sterilization for stray dogs.
Giving more details, Mourya Boda added that the company will also create awareness in selected schools by organising essay writing and painting competitions as she feels that the awareness program should start from grass root level. With our efforts and cooperation from Medical fraternity, she is hopeful of Hyderabad becoming a Rabies Free City.
Zoonosis is about infectious disease of animals that can naturally be transmitted to humans. World Zoonoses Day is observed on July 6 every year to emphasize and bring the problem and create awareness amongst people, and teach them to take right action. Approximately 150 zoonotic diseases are known to exist. Wildlife serves as a reservoir for many diseases common to domestic animals and humans informed Mourya Boda.
People can get zoonotic diseases from contact with infected live poultry, rodents, reptiles, amphibians,insects, and other domestic and wild animals. A common way for these diseases to spread is through the bite of a mosquito or tick. People can get diseases in most places where they might have contact with infected animals and insects, Mourya Boda added.
The most common zoonotic diseases are Plague; Tuberculosis; Cat Scratch Fever; Tick Paralysis; Hantavirus; Ringworm; Salmonellosis; Leptospirosis; Lyme disease; Campylobacter infection; Giardia infection; Cryptosporidium infection; Roundworms; Hookworms; Scabies; Harvest mites and Rabies.
Hyderabad, July 2 (INN): Brilliant Bio Pharma Private Limited (BBPPL),a member company of TGV conglomerate which is into the manufacturing of Veterinary Biological and Medicines to observe Zoonoses Day on July 6.
To commemorate this event, the World Health Organisation has recommended celebrating this day as World Zoonoses Day, where the focus is more on vaccination.
'Zoonoses' is a term given to any infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa.
To commemorate the occasion, BBPPL plans to vaccinate around 4000 stray dogs free of cost. This it will do in coordination with GHMC and along with volunteers. Vaccination will also be taken up in association with NGO-Blue Cross in Jubilee Hills. Further free vaccination will also taken up in Government Hospitals in Seetharambagh, Bhoiguda, Kukatpally, Patancheru, Sangareddy and Sangareddy disclosed Mourya Boda, Chairman and Managing Director of BBPPL
Mourya Boda expressed that even in these days, many casualties occur due to dog bites and this needs to be eradicated at least in cities like Hyderabad. At the same she emphasized the need for sterilization for stray dogs.
Giving more details, Mourya Boda added that the company will also create awareness in selected schools by organising essay writing and painting competitions as she feels that the awareness program should start from grass root level. With our efforts and cooperation from Medical fraternity, she is hopeful of Hyderabad becoming a Rabies Free City.
Zoonosis is about infectious disease of animals that can naturally be transmitted to humans. World Zoonoses Day is observed on July 6 every year to emphasize and bring the problem and create awareness amongst people, and teach them to take right action. Approximately 150 zoonotic diseases are known to exist. Wildlife serves as a reservoir for many diseases common to domestic animals and humans informed Mourya Boda.
People can get zoonotic diseases from contact with infected live poultry, rodents, reptiles, amphibians,insects, and other domestic and wild animals. A common way for these diseases to spread is through the bite of a mosquito or tick. People can get diseases in most places where they might have contact with infected animals and insects, Mourya Boda added.
The most common zoonotic diseases are Plague; Tuberculosis; Cat Scratch Fever; Tick Paralysis; Hantavirus; Ringworm; Salmonellosis; Leptospirosis; Lyme disease; Campylobacter infection; Giardia infection; Cryptosporidium infection; Roundworms; Hookworms; Scabies; Harvest mites and Rabies.
News Posted: 2 July, 2015
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