Eastern Cape Rabies Vaccination Project

FYI

Wound washing saves lives!

If bitten by a dog 🐶, always seek immediate medical advice.

The wound must be immediately and thoroughly washed for at least 15 minutes with soap and water. Then visit a clinic, as you may need post-exposure vaccination!

With GARC - Rabies Alliance – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

As we draw the curtains on the first month of 2026 we are honoured to have been selected as the GARC’s Featured platform user🥳. As a recognized Center of Excellence, GARC plays an important role in our ability to use the data we collect on the ground for learning and decision-making. We would therefore like to thank them for recognising our commitment to generating useful data and disseminating it to all the relevant stakeholders.
Please use the following link to access their feature article for further information: https://rabiesalliance.org/news/garcs-january-2026-featured-platform-user-optima-cvc-south-africa
SAVA-CVC is a South African NPO that supports responsible pet ownership and support vets providing services to animals from lower income communities.

Battersea has been helping dogs and cats for over 160 years and has a long-term commitment to increase its impact for animals, not just at its rescue centres but across the UK and around the world. To achieve this Battersea works with other animal welfare organisations, delivering training through the Battersea Academy and providing funding through grants programme to help millions of dogs and cats.

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of diseases that disproportionately affect people from lower income countries due to limited access to essential services. Rabies is an example of an NTD of public health importance in South Africa and the Eastern Cape. It therefore remains important for a multi stakeholder approach to the prevention and control of this vaccine preventable disease. We as SAVA-CVC remain committed to the promotion of sustainable collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders.

SAVA-CVC is a South African NPO that supports responsible pet ownership and support vets providing services to animals from lower income communities.

Battersea has been helping dogs and cats for over 160 years and has a long-term commitment to increase its impact for animals, not just at its rescue centres but across the UK and around the world. To achieve this Battersea works with other animal welfare organisations, delivering training through the Battersea Academy and providing funding through grants programme to help millions of dogs and cats.

Thank you so much to the GARC - Rabies Alliance for highlighting the work that we do🎉🎉🎉
Having access to globally recognised data collection, management and analysis tools has enabled us to improve our ability to use our data to learn and adapt our project approach. It has also made it easier to remain accountable to the various stakeholders we collaborate with.

***SAVA-CVC is a South African NPO that supports responsible pet ownership and support vets providing services to animals from lower income communities.

Battersea has been helping dogs and cats for over 160 years and has a long-term commitment to increase its impact for animals, not just at its rescue centres but across the UK and around the world. To achieve this Battersea works with other animal welfare organisations, delivering training through the Battersea Academy and providing funding through grants programme to help millions of dogs and cats. ****

As we all get ready for the festive season, here are some simple tips that can keep you and your furry friend safe.

**SAVA-CVC is a South African NPO that supports responsible pet ownership and support vets providing services to animals from lower income communities.
Battersea has been helping dogs and cats for over 160 years and has a long-term commitment to increase its impact for animals, not just at its rescue centres but across the UK and around the world. To achieve this Battersea works with other animal welfare organisations, delivering training through the Battersea Academy and providing funding through grants programme to help millions of dogs and cats.**

As the year comes to a close, the Eastern Cape Rabies Project had an end of the year workshop to reflect on the successes, challenges and opportunities we experienced in 2025.
We were privileged to have our Director, Ms Claudia Cloete join us in reflecting on the year that is ending and planning ahead for the new year.
We at SAVA-CVC pride ourselves in the excellence our AHTs bring into their daily work. We were excited to celebrate the strengths of our AHTs with hard earned awards.

While we are taking a break to enjoy the festive season with our loved ones stay tuned to our socials for tips on how to protect yourselves, your pets and livestock safe from potential rabies exposures.

**SAVA-CVC is a South African NPO that supports responsible pet ownership and support vets providing services to animals from lower income communities.
Battersea has been helping dogs and cats for over 160 years and has a long-term commitment to increase its impact for animals, not just at its rescue centres but across the UK and around the world. To achieve this Battersea works with other animal welfare organisations, delivering training through the Battersea Academy and providing funding through grants programme to help millions of dogs and cats.**

Tune into Unitra Community Radio, UCR-FM 97.0 @ 10:30 today to learn more about how you can keep your community safe and protected against rabies this festive season.
Remember that disease don't take holidays so rabies education and awareness remains relevant throughout the year.
Comment any questions you may have on how to stay safe while you enjoy this festive season.