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Explainer: Understanding rabies, a public health concern

A German Shepherd guard dog at James Nkonge's farm in Igoji, Meru. [Olivia Murithi, Standard]

The Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA) has issued a warning regarding the rising cases of paralytic rabies, caused by both domestic and stray dogs across various neighborhoods in Nairobi.

Speaking to The Standard on anonymity, an officer at KSPCA confirmed an increase in the number of dumb/paralytic rabies in various Nairobi estates including Kibera, Lavington, Rongai, Karen, Ngong, Lang'ata, Dagoretti, Ruaka, and Kilimani.

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