Banteay Meanchey Vaccinates More Than 16,000 Dogs and Cats Against Rabies in Three Days
A province-wide rabies vaccination campaign in Banteay Meanchey reached 16,307 dogs and cats in its first three days, with teams working across all nine districts and municipalities to protect families, and especially children, from the disease.
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Banteay Meanchey province vaccinated 16,307 dogs and cats against rabies in the first three days of a 10-day campaign, according to figures from the provincial agriculture department as of 23 October 2026. The drive, led by the Production and Animal Health Office of the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, is reaching every district and municipality in the northwestern province.
Key points
- Banteay Meanchey vaccinated 16,307 dogs and cats against rabies in the first three days of a 10-day campaign.
- Figures are as of 23 October 2026 and cover all nine districts and municipalities.
- Thma Puok district recorded the highest total, with 2,691 animals vaccinated.
- Village animal health workers and local authorities are encouraging owners to bring pets for vaccination.
- Anyone bitten or scratched should wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes and see a health worker promptly.
The goal is simple and important: stop rabies from passing from animals to people. Children, and anyone who lives in close contact with pets, are among those the campaign is designed to protect.
Teams working in every district
The campaign brings together a wide network on the ground. All nine district and municipal administrations are taking part, along with specialised offices, commune and sangkat authorities, commune agricultural officers and village animal health workers, who go door to door encouraging owners to bring their dogs and cats in for a jab.
Provincial figures show strong turnout across the map in the opening days:
- Thma Puok district: 2,691 animals
- Preah Netr Preah district: 2,566
- Mongkol Borei district: 2,251
- Malai district: 2,050
- Ou Chrov district: 1,936
- Poipet municipality: 1,450
- Serei Saophoan municipality: 1,282
- Svay Chek district: 1,254
- Phnom Srok district: 837
With seven more days of the campaign still to run after these first results, the final total is set to climb further as teams continue their rounds.
Protecting families from a preventable disease
Rabies is a serious infection spread through the bite or saliva of an infected animal, and once symptoms appear it is fatal. That is what makes vaccinating pets so valuable: protecting dogs and cats breaks the chain of transmission before it can reach people, and it is one of the most effective public health measures a community can take.
Health officials also shared clear advice for anyone who is bitten or scratched in a way that could carry risk. The wound should be washed with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes, and the person should see a health worker as soon as possible, without waiting for any symptoms to develop.
Pet owners in Banteay Meanchey who have not yet had their animals vaccinated are being urged to take part while the campaign teams are in their area. Campaigns like this, run through village-level animal health workers, show how local networks can deliver practical health protection quickly and at scale across rural Cambodia.
Sources: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP).
Frequently asked questions
How many animals were vaccinated against rabies in Banteay Meanchey?
16,307 dogs and cats were vaccinated in the first three days of the campaign, according to provincial figures as of 23 October 2026.
How long does the rabies vaccination campaign last?
The campaign runs for 10 days and covers all nine districts and municipalities of Banteay Meanchey province.
What should you do after a dog bite or scratch?
Wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes and see a health worker promptly, without waiting for symptoms.
