Wiqaya launches rabies vaccination campaign for pets in Madinah
Saudi Arabia’s Wiqaya center has begun a campaign in Madinah to vaccinate pets against rabies, running through October 1, 2026.
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AIThe National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Wiqaya) has launched a campaign in the Madinah region to vaccinate pets against rabies, running until Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The initiative is part of the center’s efforts to strengthen animal health systems, improve prevention of zoonotic diseases, and limit the spread of rabies to protect both animal and public health.
Wiqaya stated that pet owners and beneficiaries can visit vaccination sites daily from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the campaign period. The center urged pet owners to take advantage of the free vaccination service and to bring their animals to the approved sites.
The Madinah branch of Wiqaya confirmed that preventive and awareness campaigns will continue regularly to raise health awareness, promote prevention, and safeguard animal resources and public health in the region.