KUCHING: The ‘Rabies in Borneo Conference (RIB2023)’ from Oct 31-Nov 1 here is an opportunity for professionals, students and the community to come together to learn about the latest rabies control and prevention strategies, and to share their knowledge and experience.
It offers 30 continuing professional development (CPD) points to participants.
Director of Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak Datuk Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said rabies is a serious public health threat, especially in Sarawak, where the outbreak is on-going.
“This fatal disease is 100 per cent preventable with vaccinations and that is why RIB 2023 is important, as we bring together experts from around the world who can share their latest knowledge and best practices in rabies control and prevention which our state can then use to develop new strategies to eliminate this deadly disease,” he said this in a statement.
Themed ‘Breaking Boundaries: One Health for Rabies Elimination in Borneo’, RIB2023 will explore topics such as Community-based surveillance and bite management; Transboundary diseases: Collaboration between Malaysia And Indonesia; Immune belt enforcement team: A case study of Sarawak; and The importance of communication in rabies awareness.
To register for the event, go to www.rabiesinborneo.com, call 082-555189 or email rabiesinborneo@gmail.com. RIB2023 is organised by Place Borneo Sdn Bhd, co-organised by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak and supported by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak).
