Chile Becomes First South American Country Validated by WHO for Eliminating Dog-Transmitted Rabies

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Published: 2026-09-14
Category: health
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Chile as the first country in South America to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem. This recognition follows over 50 years without a human case and confirms Chile's robust surveillance, vaccination, and response systems.

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