Goa, Feb. 20 -- Despite being India's first rabies-controlled state, Goa is launching an urgent stray dog vaccination and sterilization campaign due to a rise in the stray dog population and an increasing number of attacks on citizens.

The intensive drive will commence in Bardez taluka on Friday, February 21, and will involve both anti-rabies vaccinations and sterilization procedures.

The campaign, conducted through the Mission Rabies organization, will deploy 32 vaccination teams, comprising 1,500 employees, 12 international volunteers, and 19 students. It is expected to continue for at least a week.

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