Tanzania faces a problem with rabies, especially from dog bites. Each year, many children and adults are affected by this disease. Rabies can be deadly, but vaccination helps prevent it.
The government aims to reduce rabies deaths by half by 2030. Groups in Tanzania are working hard to vaccinate dogs to stop the spread of the disease.
People in rural areas often do not know about rabies. Educating them is important to encourage dog vaccination.
Difficult words
- rabies — a dangerous disease from animals.rabies deaths
- vaccination — a shot to prevent illness.vaccinate
- children — young people, usually under 18.
- disease — an illness that affects health.
- government — the group that runs a country.
- spread — to move from one place to another.
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Discussion questions
- Why is educating rural areas about rabies important?
- How can dog vaccination help communities?
- What steps could be taken to support the government's goals?
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