# Rabies eradication: Veterinary council laments  lack of funds, manpower

> The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has identified paucity of funds, inadequate collaboration, dearth of manpower, and inadequate facilities and vaccines as major impediments to rabies eradication in the country.

- Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:56.395Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T14:30:46.851Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Dr Mutiu Oladele-Bukola, Dr Oladokun Fadipe, Global Alliance for Rabies Control, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigerian Veterinary Journal, Veterinary Council of Nigeria, World Health Organization, World Rabies Day

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- 2026-09-28T10:00:56.395Z - Punch: [Rabies eradication: Veterinary council laments  lack of funds, manpower](https://punchng.com/rabies-eradication-veterinary-council-laments-lack-of-funds-manpower/)
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