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Protecting animals means protecting people and communities. Today, @RBCRwanda , in collaboration with One Health partners, joined residents of Kinigi sector in @MusanzeDistrict to mark #WorldRabiesDay2026 and strengthen awareness around rabies prevention and the broader prevention of zoonotic diseases. In communities around Volcanoes National Park, responsible dog ownership and access to veterinary services are important parts of protecting both public health and animal health. Residents brought their dogs for registration, vaccination and sterilization. These interventions play an important role in preventing dog bites, reducing the risk of rabies transmission, supporting responsible dog ownership and improving the health and safety of communities. Rabies is a preventable disease, but prevention requires collaboration between communities, animal-health professionals, public-health institutions and other One Health partners. When we vaccinate dogs, educate communities and strengthen surveillance, we are not only protecting animals we are also helping protect families and communities. Healthy animals. Healthy people. Healthy communities. One Health reminds us that human health, animal health and the environment are closely connected. By working together, we can continue building stronger systems for the prevention of rabies and other zoonotic diseases. #OneHealth #StrongerTogether #WorldRabiesDay2026