PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (51): Americas (Mexico) dog transmitted rabies eradicated

Rabies — Mexico
In order to achieve elimination, the country has implemented a national strategy for the control and elimination of rabies. This includes free, mass vaccination campaigns for dogs, that have taken place since the 1990’s with more than 80 percent coverage; continuous and effective surveillance; public awareness-raising campaigns; timely diagnosis; and the availability of post-exposure prophylaxis in the country’s public health services.
As a result, the country went from registering 60 cases