Rabies Free Africa

Rabies Free Africa We are dedicated to building a rabies-free future for Africa by empowering communities & saving lives Rabies Free Africa is a program of the Paul G.

Allen School for Global Health at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The mission of the Allen School is to improve public health and catalyze human opportunity through research and implementation at the human, animal, and environmental interfaces. We are Dedicated to Building a Rabies-Free Future

Our Mission: Saving Lives by Ending Rabies
Our mission is to eliminate r

abies as a cause of human suffering and death in Africa. Through innovative research, smartphone-based dog identification, and community-led vaccination programs, we’re scaling up lifesaving rabies control efforts and building sustainable solutions that can work across the continent. Our Vision: A World Without Rabies
A future where nobody dies from rabies—a preventable disease we’ve known how to control for more than a century.

❤️🐾 Mass dog vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to eliminate dog-mediated rabies — and it’s a messag...
08/19/2026

❤️🐾 Mass dog vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to eliminate dog-mediated rabies — and it’s a message WSU’s Dr. Felix Lankester has been championing through his work with Rabies Free Africa.

In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Lankester emphasized that countries making progress against rabies have one thing in common: coordinated, systematic mass dog vaccination. Read the full article by The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/rabies-deaths-are-rising-what-is-going-wrong/

08/18/2026

For Rabies Free Africa’s field teams, every day brings a new challenge. Many of the dogs they vaccinate are free-roaming and aren’t accustomed to close contact with people, making each approach a careful balance of patience and skill. Behind every successful vaccination is a dedicated team working to protect both animals and the communities they call home — one dog at a time.

07/31/2026

📢 Before the vaccines arrive, the message does.

Our team is on the ground informing communities about upcoming free rabies vaccination campaign at Lamadi Village, Busega District. 🐶🐱

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🐾 January–July 2026 ImpactIn just the first seven months of 2026, Rabies Free Africa has vaccinated 29,267 animals acros...
07/29/2026

🐾 January–July 2026 Impact

In just the first seven months of 2026, Rabies Free Africa has vaccinated 29,267 animals across seven districts in Tanzania.

🐶 28,424 dogs
🐱 843 cats

Every vaccination brings us closer to a Rabies-Free Tanzania. 🇹🇿❤️

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❤️ A heartfelt thank you to the veterinarians from Vetcor who traveled to Tanzania last month to assist our team in vacc...
07/28/2026

❤️ A heartfelt thank you to the veterinarians from Vetcor who traveled to Tanzania last month to assist our team in vaccinating 1,456 dogs.

Since partnering with Washington State University in 2025, Vetcor has played an important role in advancing our program mission to eliminate dog-mediated rabies in Africa through vaccination efforts, community outreach, and veterinary collaboration. This trip is an example of what can be accomplished when dedicated professionals come together in pursuit of a shared goal.

🐾 Rabies Vaccination Campaign 🐾Our team conducted a rabies vaccination campaign in Rwamchanga Village, Manchira Ward, Se...
07/27/2026

🐾 Rabies Vaccination Campaign 🐾

Our team conducted a rabies vaccination campaign in Rwamchanga Village, Manchira Ward, Serengeti District, Mara Region.

A total of 210 dogs and 1 cat were successfully vaccinated, helping protect both animals and the community from rabies.

Every vaccination brings us one step closer to a rabies-free future. 💙🐶🐱

07/24/2026

Stronger communities are built on trust, respect, and partnership. Sometimes, the best way to connect is to simply join in the dance. Together, we’re building relationships that make lasting change possible. 💃🏾🤝

Thanks to the incredible support of participants and donors, the inaugural Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K raised nearly...
07/20/2026

Thanks to the incredible support of participants and donors, the inaugural Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K raised nearly $14,000 to support the Rabies Free Africa program in Tanzania!

A special thank you to Dr. Ana McIntosh and the team at Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital for bringing people together to support this lifesaving mission. Every mile and every donation helps protect animals, safeguard communities, and move us closer to eliminating dog-mediated rabies

https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/07/16/veterinarians-virtual-5k-raises-nearly-14000-for-wsus-rabies-control-program-in-tanzania/

📍Every dog counts. Every registration matters. By registering and vaccinating dogs, we’re protecting both animals and pe...
07/20/2026

📍Every dog counts. Every registration matters. By registering and vaccinating dogs, we’re protecting both animals and people from rabies—one household at a time. 🐕💉💙

07/02/2026

A look back at June—time well spent in the field with our donor partners. Seeing the impact firsthand reminds us why this work matters. Grateful for the conversations, the communities, and the shared commitment to creating lasting change. 🤍🌍

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