At least four people, primarily children, have died in Uganda's Adjumani District after suspected rabies infections from dog bites. The deaths highlight a severe shortage of anti rabies vaccines in government health facilities, forcing families to seek costly private treatment. Local communities report growing fear as the crisis deepens, with no immediate solution in sight.
Uganda's Adjumani District is grappling with a deadly rabies outbreak after four people, mostly children, died from suspected dog bites. The fatalities occurred in Arinyapi, Leanguru, Nyabila, and Itirikwa sub counties, according to local reports. Health officials confirm the deaths coincide with a prolonged shortage of anti rabies vaccines in government run health facilities.
Residents say the crisis has left them with no affordable options, as private clinics charge fees many families cannot afford. The situation has sparked panic in affected communities, where stray dogs are common and bites are frequent.
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