Unconfirmed rumor / developing • Disaster

Five Deaths from Rabies Reported in Zulia

Name: Five Deaths from Rabies Reported in Zulia
Start: 2026-11-09T14:15:36Z
Location: Venezuela

Venezuela · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-11-09T14:15:36Z updated 2026-11-09T14:15:36Z

Five people died from rabies in Zulia between June and July 2026. In response to these deaths, the Ministry of Health has activated a vaccination campaign as announced by Health Minister Carlos Alvarado during a meeting with the Zulia Governorate.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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Original source: RSS · TalCual Venezuela View original report ↗

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Category: • Disaster
Severity: Medium
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

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