صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Kasserine –The Tunisian state of Kasserine recorded 6,208 cases of mauling during the year 2025, an increase from the year 2024, which witnessed 6,005 cases, according to data from the Regional Health Administration, which warned of the escalation of the phenomenon, stressing that most of the infections are caused by stray dogs, in light of the continued recording of cases of rabies infection in animals.
The person in charge of the National Rabies Control Program at the Regional Health Administration, Radha Yahyawi, explained that the region also recorded 64 cases of rabies in animals during 2025, considering that the current indicators call for strengthening prevention efforts and limiting the spread of stray animals.
She confirmed that the number of mauling cases has increased significantly in recent years, after reaching about 3,500 cases in 2023, before exceeding 6,200 cases in 2025, which reflects the growing phenomenon of stray dogs, which is behind most of the recorded injuries.
She added thatRabiesIt is a common viral disease between humans and animals, and is transmitted through biting, scratching, or licking from infected animals, noting that the disease becomes fatal as soon as its symptoms appear, while early preventive treatment guarantees almost 100% protection when adherence to the medical protocol.
She pointed out that the state of Kasserine did not record any human death from rabies during the year 2025, but in 2026 it recorded the death of a six-year-old girl in the delegation of Jedalian, as a result of being exposed to serious bites from an infected dog, despite receiving preventive treatment, due to the seriousness of the injuries that affected the face and eyes.
The health official revealed that the first five months of the year 2026 witnessed the recording of 2,552 cases of mauling, and it is likely that the number will rise by the end of the year if the current trend continues, which requires intensifying awareness campaigns and resisting the spread of stray animals.
The Regional Health Administration called on citizens to wash the affected area with soap and water for a period of no less than 15 minutes, then go immediately to the nearest health center or emergency department to receive preventive treatment, with the need to complete all vaccination doses. It also stressed the importance of vaccinating pets and educating children about the dangers of getting close to stray dogs and cats.
Source:“My press”
