Rabies Clinics
Dr. Dan Randall
Dr. Dan Randall, a doctor of veterinary medicine reached out to Pastor William in 2011 and asked about helping with the challenge of rabies and resulting deaths in Tanzania. Unfortunately, thousands of Tanzania residents (primarily children) were dying from rabies-infected dog bites.
After lengthy discussions with district officials, the group settled on a rabies clinic trial within seven villages around the FDM site. In 2013, Dr. Randall and a mission team traveled to Tanzania and together with Pastor William and local officials, over 500 dogs were vaccinated in a five-day period.
Over 3000 dogs have been vaccinated since Dr. Randall organized the first program in 2013. He has since joined the FDM USA Board and continues to solicit support for supplies and expenses.
Clinics were established around a central meeting area within each village. Pet owners were told of the day/time for their local clinic, and local district veterinarians were on hand to administer the vaccine.
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USA Mission Team members completed registration forms for the owners.