World Zoonosis Day | Indian Immunologicals launches nationwide anti-rabies vaccine drive

Thehindu
Jul 06, 2022

World Zoonosis Day | Indian Immunologicals launches nationwide anti-rabies vaccine drive


Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) on Wednesday organised a nationwide free vaccination camp against zoonotic diseases on account of World Zoonosis Day 2022. 

Diseases that transmit from animals to human beings are called zoonotic diseases and the day is observed annually on July 6 to commemorate the first immunisation against a zoonotic illness. 

“Today, we administered 1 lakh doses of Raksharab and Starvac R (Anti-rabies vaccines of IIL) free of cost, to realize the vision of ‘One health’, a collaborative effort towards optimal health for humans and animals through innovative healthcare products,” Dr. K. Anand Kumar, Managing Director, Indian Immunologicals Limited. 

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