Adamawa govt confirms rabies outbreak, plans mass pet vaccination

The Adamawa State Government has confirmed an outbreak of rabies, with cats being particularly affected.

The Commissioner for Livestock and Aquaculture Development, Tijjani Maksha, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Yola, assuring the public that measures are being taken to control the situation.

Rabies, a deadly virus primarily found in dogs and cats, is transmitted to humans through the saliva of infected animals, usually via bites.

Mr Maksha urged pet owners,…