Rabies eradication: Veterinary council laments  lack of funds, manpower 

The Punch | 28-09-2026 11:04am |

The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has identified insufficient funding, inadequate manpower, and a shortage of vaccines as the primary obstacles to eradicating rabies in the country. The council highlighted these challenges as part of its assessment of ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease. Rabies remains a public health concern in Nigeria, and the council's statement underscores the resource constraints facing veterinary services.

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