In the Balinese district of Tabanan, rabies-carrying animals continue to be vaccinated. By mid-July 2025, 43.53% of the 54,000 registered dogs and cats had been vaccinated.
In the rest of Bali, animal vaccination efforts are ongoing. "We plan to reach 50% by the end of July," announced Gede Eka Parta Ariana, head of Tabanan's livestock and veterinary services, on July 25.
Tabanan ranks last, ninth among Bali's districts, in terms of confirmed rabies cases, reflecting the effectiveness of local prevention programs. Six villages remain in the "red zone" status; however, no new cases have been reported following emergency vaccinations.
Earlier, a large-scale dog vaccination campaign was launched in Denpasar, which expanded to other areas of the province. To prevent the spread of the disease, the authorities designated South Kuta — including Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran, and part of Canggu — as a high veterinary control area.
According to the Bali provincial health ministry, more than 39,000 animal bite incidents from suspected rabies carriers were recorded in 2024. Approximately 90% of these were caused by dogs. There were 268 confirmed cases of human infections, five of which were fatal.
Veterinarians remind us: vaccinate your pets, do not let dogs roam unattended, and limit contact with wild animals. In case of any bite, seek medical attention immediately: post-exposure vaccination should be initiated within the first 24 hours.
Sources: nusabali, bisnisbali
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