Stray dogs bite over 9K in Hyderabad this year so far

Hyderabad grapples with 54 rabies deaths since 2019 due to stray dog issues. Daily average of 70 dog bites and two rabies deaths monthly in 2024. Reported cases surge yearly: 19,847 in 2022, 26,349 in 2023, and 9,208 till mid-April 2024. Fever hospital records eight rabies deaths in early 2024, highlighting urgent need for awareness and anti-rabies vaccinations.