Rabies Awareness Session Held at Shah Faisal Colony School

A rabies prevention awareness session reached around 55 students at TMC Girls School No. 21 in Shah Faisal Colony, Punjab Town, on September 9, 2026.

The programme formed part of the Rabies Free Pakistan Campaign. It focused on dog-bite prevention and personal safety.

Students Learn About Dog-Bite Safety

Shamsa Jabeen Jawed Ahmed led the awareness session. The organisers held the programme in collaboration with the Sindh Government and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).

Meanwhile, the Indus Hospital Department of Infectious Diseases supported the initiative. The department provided training and guidance for the awareness activities.

The session ran from 10:30am to 11:30am. Three members of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Women Education & Training also served as trainers.

Interactive Awareness Programme

The trainers explained practical steps for preventing dog bites. They also discussed ways students can protect themselves when they encounter dogs.

The students actively participated throughout the session. In addition, they answered questions and demonstrated their understanding of the key messages.

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The interactive format helped the students engage with the subject. As a result, the programme provided an opportunity to discuss rabies prevention in a simple and practical way.

After the session, organisers distributed chocolates and biscuits among the participating students. The gesture recognised their active involvement in the programme.

Support From Indus Hospital

The organisers described the event as successful and impactful. They also thanked the Indus Hospital Department of Infectious Diseases for supporting the initiative.

In particular, they expressed gratitude to Dr. Samreen Sarfaraz and Aftab Gohar. The organisers said their training and support helped make the school awareness programme possible.

Furthermore, the initiative aims to take rabies prevention messages to more schools and community centres. Such programmes can help students and families understand the risks associated with dog bites.

Commitment to Rabies-Free Pakistan

The organisers reaffirmed their commitment to the Rabies Free Pakistan mission.

They said continued awareness can help communities take appropriate precautions against dog bites. Therefore, school-based education remains an important part of promoting rabies prevention.

The campaign will continue its efforts to spread awareness and encourage safer practices in schools and communities.