At least 35 deaths due to rabies were reported in 2024. More than 50% of the victims are children under the age of 15.
Information about rabies and what to do if exposed is important for all travellers!
Prevention: Avoid contact with animals and do not feed them! Pre-exposure vaccination is particularly recommended for travellers with increased individual risk (working with animals, travel on two-wheelers, to remote areas, young children, cave explorers, possible contact with bats, etc.).
Behavior after exposure: After an animal bite/scratch: immediately wash the wound with water and soap for 15 minutes, then disinfect and in any case visit a medical center for post-exposure vaccination as soon as possible! For more information: see Flyer rabies.