Epidemiology of wild animal rabies in Namibia from 2001 to 2019: implications for controlling the infection in domestic animals
The results of this study confirm that rabies affects various wild animal species in Namibia, which may act as reservoirs of infection and hinder the control and elimination of dog-mediated rabies. A multi-sector One Health approach towards rabies control anchored on pet vaccination is recommended at Namibia's human-wildlife-livestock interfaces. Innovative strategies for controlling kudu and jackal rabies are required to reduce incidence in the wild.
Authors
- Evelyn Nanjeke Mwenda
- Emmanuel H. Hikufe
- Simbarashe Chinyoka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8293-075X)
- Oscar Madzingira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1145-9880)
- Michael Sinvula Lukubwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4150-9132)
- Charles Byaruhanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5368-6400)
- Esther Mariana Muradzikwa
Institutions
- University of Namibia (NA)
- Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04692-1
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.11