The Executive Administrator, The Big Fix, stamping the MoU
In a move to address the public health crisis posed by rabies, The Big Fix, a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare and community health, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Uganda’s Acholi Sub-region.
This collaboration aims to provide life-saving post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to victims of animal bites, particularly from stray dogs, cats, and bats—the primary carriers of the deadly rabies virus.
Rabies is a preventable but fatal viral disease that claims tens of thousands of lives globally each year, with Africa bearing the weight of the burden.
The Institutional Director, Mr. Martin penned his signature
In rural regions of Acholi, limited access to healthcare and the high cost of PEP, a series of vaccines and immunoglobulins that prevent rabies after exposure. This often leaves bite victims, especially low-income families, at grave risk. Stray animal populations further add to the threat, as many are unvaccinated and roam freely.
This effort aligns with the global One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and environmental health. By addressing both the immediate needs of bite victims and the root causes of rabies transmission, the initiative sets the mode for integrated public health interventions in resource-limited settings.
With this partnership, we hope to inspire similar collaborations and bring the world closer to the WHO’s goal of eliminating human rabies deaths by 2030.
