REDIPRA 14. Action plan to eliminate human rabies transmitted by dogs
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[Introduction] This document presents the background and analysis of the situation of dog‐transmitted rabies in
the Americas and offers an action plan for its elimination, in accordance with the initiative for
eliminating neglected diseases and other infections associated with poverty, in conformity with
Resolution 19 of the 49th Session of PAHO’s Directing Council.8 This action plan suggests
coordination elements at all levels, with special emphasis on mechanisms to ensure the
commitment of both authorities and donors. It presupposes that political commitment should
extend beyond the cessation of cases of human rabies, so as to prevent reintroduction of the
disease, as well as reflecting in sustainable structures and mechanisms.
This action plan is aimed on a priority basis at human rabies transmitted by dogs, but recognizes
the magnitude of the rabies problem in wild and production animal species, particularly that of
bat‐transmitted rabies.
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