Quarantine Implementation Started in Şanlıurfa Due to Rabies Cases

In Şanlıurfa’s Eyyübiye district, quarantine was initiated in 2 neighborhoods after rabies was detected in 2 stray dogs.

In the statement made by the Metropolitan Municipality, it was stated that the rabies test of the dog in question was positive in the controls that started with the notification of the person bitten by the stray dog ​​in Batıkent Neighborhood and subsequently.

The statement noted the following:

“The area in question has been declared as a quarantine area under the coordination of the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and the Provincial Directorate of Health. Stray animals collected in the quarantine area under the supervision of a veterinarian are brought to our rehabilitation centers and taken to special areas. Once the quarantine period is completed, sterilization and rehabilitation processes will be initiated. For the health of our lives entrusted to us.” “We are ready to intervene at any time and for any task. Our Şanlıurfa Animal Rehabilitation Center, located in the Maintained Neighborhood of Haliliye district, is open to the visit of all animal lovers who are curious about the fate of the animals.”

A stray dog ​​attacked Mustafa Şahin, who was walking on the street in Batıkent District on June 4, and Şahin, who was bitten on his arm and leg, was discharged after his treatment at Balıklıgöl State Hospital.

Quarantine application has also been initiated in the rural Payamlı District

On the other hand, rabies was detected in the stray dog ​​that attacked Ufuk Kılıç (16) in the rural Payamlı District on May 30.

A sign saying “Attention rabies risk area” was hung at the entrance of the neighborhood where quarantine was initiated.

In the statement made by Şanlıurfa Governorship, it was stated that a meeting was held regarding the collection, rehabilitation and treatment processes of homeless animals in the city.

In the statement, it was stated that the issue of rabies cases in 2 stray dogs in Eyyübiye district and the bite of these animals to citizens was also brought to the agenda at the meeting, and it was noted that both cases were closely followed by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and the health directorates, and the vaccination processes of the injured citizens were initiated on time.

Governor Hasan Şıldak, whose views were included in the statement, stated that the occurrence of rabies cases in the city center poses a great risk and that he instructed the relevant public institutions and all municipalities to “work with a mobilization approach on the vaccination of stray animals against rabies.”

It was determined that he bit 4 people

In another statement made by the governorship, it was stated that 4 people were bitten by stray dogs that were determined to be rabid in Payamlı and Batıkent neighborhoods.

In the statement, it was stated that the stray dogs were taken under control and isolated, and said, “It has been determined that the treatment of our citizens was started without any delay and their vaccinations were made. After both incidents, the relevant units of the Metropolitan Municipality, Eyyübiye Municipality, Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and the Provincial Health Directorate carried out the necessary “It has been determined that the work has been done.” evaluation was made.

In the statement, it was noted that all developments regarding stray animals and rabies cases and the measures to be taken are closely followed by the Governorship, together with all relevant organizations.