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RAWALPINDI, Jan 15 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken serious notice of increasing incidents of dog bite in Rawalpindi, and sought a detailed report from DC Rawalpindi in the matter. She directed the authorities concerned to take strict legal action against the negligents, besides ensuring the provision of dog bite vaccine in all government hospitals of Rawalpindi. She said that safety of citizens is government’s top priority and responsibility.
The move came when two fresh cases were reported to the District Headquarters Hospital this week, and news of which was reported by private media outlets.
According to the details, both the victims were treated by the hospital. The first dose of anti-rabies vaccine as per the standard operating procedures were administered to the victims.
The issue of dog biting remains exists in different parts of the district. During the month of December only, a total of 391 dog bite cases were reported across various Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) hospitals of the district. The highest number of cases was recorded at Wah General Hospital with 90 THQ Hospital Gujar Khan with 84 incidents, and THQ Hospital Taxila 75 cases. Other facilities, including THQ Kallar Syedan 70, Kahuta 50, Murree 15 and THQ Kotli Sattian 7 cases reported. The data shows significant dog bite incidents in the district.
Rawalpindi administration was unavailable for comment on the prevailing challenge despite multiple attempts to contact them.
District Health Authority has confirmed APP that sufficient stock of the anti- rabies vaccine was available with the authority.
“We are at upfront to counter the situation and uninterrupted vaccine supply to the hospitals”, said DHA CEO, Dr Ehsan Ghani.
As of the end of December 2025, the combined stock of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) across the district’s THQ hospitals stood at 1,149 doses, well above the minimum threshold of 50 doses per facility. However, THQ Gujar Khan has stock of 50 ARV doses, exactly at the minimum threshold level though it recorded 84 cases in December.
Overall, the availability of ARV appears sufficient in most hospitals.
The CEO Health Authority reaffirmed the resolve to further improve the situation under the chief minister’s instructions.