# The Agriculture Department is urging South Africans to help fight rabies through responsible pet ownership, vaccination and prompt action after possible exposure. As the country marks World Rabies Day under the theme “Stronger Together”, spokesperson Prince Mtsweni says 15 people have died from rabies since January. He says 115 laboratory-positive animal cases were also reported between January and July this year:
Agriculture Department warns of rabies deaths [SOUND]
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