Alert in the North: Suspected Rabies in a Cat in the Village of Mashhad

The Ministry of Health issued a warning following a suspected rabid cat found in the village of Mashhad. The cat was located on Sunday in the Al-Bayader neighborhood. The public is asked to contact the health bureau if they had contact with the cat.

The Ministry of Health issued a public warning following a suspected rabid cat found in the northern village of Mashhad. The suspected cat, medium-sized, white with orange spots, was found on Sunday, October 25, in the Al-Bayader neighborhood of the village. The epidemiological investigation is ongoing, and no human exposure to the cat has been reported so far. The ministry urges anyone who had contact with the cat or with stray animals in the area between October 12 and October 28 to urgently contact the health bureau. Instructions for treatment in case of a bite or scratch are also provided.