10,054 Animals in E. Jakarta Vaccinated for Free against Rabies

As many as 10,054 rabies-transmitting animals were vaccinated for free in a rabies vaccination event initiated by East Jakarta Food Security, Marine, and Agriculture Sub-agency (KPKP).

Supporting Jakarta to become a healthy global city

East Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency Head, Taufik Yulianto said, thousands of animals such as cats, dogs, civets, and monkeys were vaccinated from January to September 10, 2025.

"Vaccination services are mostly carried out with a door-to-door system," he expressed, Thursday (9/11).

Free Rabies Vaccines Given to 1,257 Pets in South Jakarta

Of 10,054 animals vaccinated, 1,649 were dogs, 8,336 were cats, 39 were monkeys, and 30 were civets.

He explained this vaccination is aimed to prevent rabies, which can occur in animals and humans.

"We want to maintain Jakarta's rabies-free status while also supporting Jakarta to become a healthy global city," he explained.

He invites residents to bring their pets to the vaccination service location with a mobile system that is held periodically, especially in residential areas.

"Before execution, we usually share information via our social media or news reports," he explained.

The vaccination received appreciation from one of the locals from Cilangkap Urban Village, Leonard (51).

"Very helpful to us. Besides being free, the location of the event is close to where we live. Healthy pets, we are also healthy," he said.