The Social problem :

Rabies is indeed 100% fatal if untreated; it is also 100% preventable, a fact that remains largely unknown to many. The lack of awareness, especially regarding the urgency of timely post-bite treatment, coupled with limited access to free anti-rabies vaccines for economically weaker communities, creates a critical public health gap. This fear and misinformation often translate into hostility towards stray animals, with calls for their blanket removal, a trend that could extend from dogs to cats and even monkeys. The absence of preventive measures, awareness, and vaccination drives not only sustains this cycle of fear and inhumane treatment but also places both humans and animals at continued risk.

The Social solution:

Ojass Takhte Trust values coexistence and strives to foster harmony between humans and animals. To bridge the gap of fear and misinformation, the Trust, under its project Quick-PAT, will prioritise raising community awareness on rabies prevention and first-aid practices. As part of its commitment, the project will ensure treatment for 100 underserved individuals affected by animal bites, providing free Anti-Rabies Vaccination (5-dose regimen) and Anti-Tetanus injections under medical supervision. Simultaneously, it will vaccinate 1,000 stray dogs and cats against rabies, thereby reducing transmission risks. Through these efforts, the Trust aims not only to safeguard health but also to promote humane and compassionate practices that reduce fear and hostility toward stray animals. This one-year initiative seeks to set the foundation for long-term community safety and coexistence.