Significance:
The World Rabies Day has been initiated to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on humans and animals. Information should be provided as well as advice on how to prevent the disease. Worldwide the disease is a serious threat.
Type:
Health Awareness Days
Celebrations:
Obtaining information about rabies
Location:
World
Initiator:
Alliance for Rabies Control
Start year:
2007
Date origin:
September 30 is the feast of St. Jerome. He was the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators.