Meeting Report on Rabies Control in the Middle East and Eastern Europe
Author Information
Author(s): Aylan Orhan, El-Sayed Aly Fahmy Mohamed, Farahtaj Firouzeh, Janani Ali R., Lugach Olga, Tarkhan-Mouravi Olgha, Usluer Gaye, Vodopija Rodovan, Vranjes Nenad, Tordo Noël, Dodet Betty
Conclusion
Experts from seven countries established a regional network to enhance collaboration in rabies prevention and control.
Supporting Evidence
- Rabies causes approximately 55,000 human deaths annually, mainly in Asia and Africa.
- The meeting aimed to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a regional rabies network.
- Participants discussed the epidemiological situation of rabies in their countries.
Takeaway
A group of experts from different countries met to talk about rabies and decided to work together to stop it from spreading.
Methodology
Experts exchanged information on rabies epidemiology and discussed strategies for elimination and control.
Limitations
The meeting was limited to a small number of participants and countries, which may not represent the entire situation.
Participant Demographics
Participants were experts in infectious diseases, rabies, and vaccinology from seven countries.
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