Jazan's Weqa Center launches rabies vaccination drive for pets

The National Center for the Prevention of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqa) in Jazan has launched a campaign to vaccinate pets against rabies, which will continue until Thursday.

The initiative is part of the center’s efforts to strengthen animal health systems, improve prevention of zoonotic diseases, and curb the spread of rabies to protect both animal and public health.

The center stated that pet owners and beneficiaries can visit vaccination sites from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the campaign. It urged pet owners to take advantage of the free vaccination service by bringing their animals to the designated locations.

The Weqa branch in the region affirmed that preventive and awareness campaigns will continue to raise health awareness, promote disease prevention, and safeguard animal resources and public health.