Nepal, Dec. 26 -- Rabies infection has emerged as a serious issue in the Sudurpaschim Province.

A major challenge has been added to public health across the province after rabies began to spread among animals and humans from fox and stray dog bites.

According to Naresh Prasad Joshi, senior veterinary doctor at the Animal Disease Research Laboratory in Dhangadhi, at least 18 animals have died from rabies in the past 20 days.

"In a span of three years, rabies infection has been confirmed in 371 animals. This is only the number of cases reported to the laboratory. Meanwhile, it is reported that at least five people have died due to rabies infection, and since much of it might not be reported, the number of deaths could be much higher," he...