4,590 Pets in Central Jakarta Vaccinated Against Rabies
Reported by Folmer | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
A total of 4,590 rabies-transmitting animals in Central Jakarta were vaccinated from January to October 28, 2026.
Free of charge
Head of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Section of the Central Jakarta Maritime and Fisheries Sub-agency, Syafri Edwar, said that the thousands of pets that had been vaccinated consisted of 3,743 cats, 799 dogs, 37 monkeys and 11 civets.
1,491 Animals in Makasar Sub-district Vaccinated against Rabies"Rabies vaccination services are being implemented in eight districts in stages, free of charge," he said, Thursday (10/29).
Syafri added that his party is working in synergy with the urban village head and RT/RW administrators to socialize this free rabies vaccination program to residents.
"Residents' enthusiasm for vaccinating their pets is quite high," he added.
He is optimistic that the target of 6,000 animals receiving free rabies vaccinations by the end of this year can be realized.
"Vaccination is carried out to maintain Jakarta's rabies-free status and provide protection for residents," he stated.
