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House debates stray dog issue with high rabies vaccine costs
The Agriculture, Irrigation, and Food Security Committee in the House of Representatives discussed the issue of the increasing number of stray dogs in the streets and their impact on citizens, including the rise in dog bites and treatment costs. MP Nasreen Omar confirmed that the cost of antivenom for treating bites is approximately 600 Egyptian pounds per case, with around 200 cases recorded daily. She also noted that the monthly cost of rabies treatment at a single center has reached one million pounds, representing a significant financial burden on the state. The meeting also addressed issues related to water shortages in some irrigation channels and pollution of drainage systems, aiming to protect property and public health.
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