Rabies Outbreak in the Urban Area of Delhi

Title: Rabies Outbreak in the Urban Area of Delhi: Epidemiology, Causes, Data Analysis and Control StrategiesAuthor: Ritik KumarSubmitted to: Satybaldyev Mederbek SirPublication date: November 2026Subject: Public Health1. Article DescriptionThis scientific article discusses the increasing burden of rabies and dog-bite cases in the urban areas of Delhi, India. It explains the epidemiology, causes, risk factors, prevention, and control strategies related to rabies. The article analyses secondary data from 2022–2025 obtained from government reports, hospital records, municipal data and published research.The major findings include:Dog-bite cases in Delhi increased by 277% between 2022 and 2024.MCD reported 68,090 dog-bite cases in 2024, compared with 25,210 reported by IDSP.Delhi hospitals recorded 49 rabies deaths up to August 2025.The article highlights gaps in disease surveillance, dog vaccination and access to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).It recommends mass dog vaccination, sterilisation, public awareness, improved surveillance and timely medical treatment.The article concludes that rabies can be prevented through early wound washing, vaccination and immunoglobulin when indicated. A coordinated One Health approach is essential to achieve the target of zero dog-mediated human rabies deaths by 2030.