Rabies is endemic in Kenya and most other African countries.
The epidemics seem to come in cycles, usually in the dry season, according to animal care specialists. Despite the threat of the infectious disease, most people are unaware of its dangers. The dog may have licked or bitten them, but they do not feel any sense of urgency about seeking medical advice, in spite of the fact they are aware that rabies is a fatal disease. If a dog bites a person, the wound should be washed immediately and spirit or disinfectant put on it, she said. This measure has a good chance of killing the virus, but to ensure full protection a course of rabies vaccinations is necessary.