The AFYA Program
Afya is a program through which MSD Animal Health donates free doses of rabies vaccine to partner organisations like Mission Rabies, the Sharon Live On Foundation, and Rabies Free Africa. Every time an animal is vaccinated with Nobivac® Rabies vaccine in a clinic, a free dose of vaccine contributes to the global effort to save lives.
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Mission Rabies
Established in 2013, Mission Rabies works mainly in Africa and Asia, however it also maintains a permanent vaccination team raising awareness in India. To learn more visit www.missionrabies.com.
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Sharon Live On Foundation
Founded in honour of Sharon Jepchumba Korir, who died in 1996 after a bite from an affected dog. Although she received a post exposure vaccine, it was expired and she died a few weeks later. Since 2011 they have been working to ensure other children do not suffer the same fate. MSD is proud to donate all the free rabies vaccines to the Sharon Live On Foundation.
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Rabies Free Africa
Rabies Free Africa have been working in the Serengeti region since 1996 ensuring widespread vaccination of domestic dogs, protecting the surrounding villages and communities. Village based vaccination clinics serve to protect the population and their dogs who are not only family companions, but vital working dogs. To learn more visit Rabies Free Africa.
