Mismatch in data on rabies deaths poses major challenge
India’s health authorities have reported starkly different figures for rabies deaths in 2023. The Ministry’s surveillance system logged 50 fatalities, whereas the Registrar‑General’s data shows 271. A recent ICMR study estimates that around 5,726 people die each year from rabies. The discrepancy highlights challenges in tracking and reporting the disease nationwide. This gap raises concerns about data reliability and the effectiveness of current surveillance strategies.