Dr Subramanian Swaminathan

Dr. Subramanian Swaminathan, an expert in infectious diseases and president of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India, sheds light on the rabies crisis in India. He discusses the staggering discrepancy in rabies death tolls, emphasizing systemic gaps in vaccinations and surveillance. The conversation highlights the need for improved education on wound care, the complexities behind vaccine failures, and the importance of dog vaccination campaigns. Dr. Swaminathan also advocates for better animal surveillance and the potential benefits of making dog bites notifiable.