JEMBRANA, DEWATA.NEWS – Authorities in Jembrana Regency are set to begin a mass rabies vaccination campaign in April 2026, prioritizing high-risk areas following a series of confirmed animal rabies cases.
The program will start in Mendoyo District, which has been identified as a red zone due to the highest concentration of cases in the region. Local officials recorded a total of 15 confirmed rabies-positive animals, including both dogs and cats, across Jembrana.
Head of Livestock, Animal Health, and Veterinary Public Health at the Jembrana Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Agency, I Gusti Ngurah Putu Sugiarta, confirmed that preparations are already in place.
“We have prepared teams and schedules for the mass vaccination program next month (April),” he said.
A total of nine field teams, consisting of both government and non-government personnel, will be deployed to accelerate containment efforts on the ground. The initial phase will focus on red zone areas, with Mendoyo as the first priority.
“At the beginning, we will focus on red zones, especially Mendoyo District, where most cases have been identified,” Sugiarta explained.
Following the initial rollout, the vaccination program will expand to other villages across Jembrana that are considered at high risk of rabies transmission.
Authorities are also urging residents to take an active role in prevention measures by ensuring their pets are vaccinated and not allowed to roam freely.
“We hope for strong community participation to help control future rabies cases,” he added.
The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to reduce rabies transmission risks in the region, which remains a concern for both residents and visitors.