Rabies and the missing deaths: Why do India’s official numbers differ so sharply from estimates? |Explained
A new ICMR‑led study highlights why India's official rabies death figures are far lower than independent estimates. The research found that roughly one‑fifth of dog‑bite victims never received post‑exposure vaccine, only 66 % completed the recommended three‑dose regimen, and nearly half of those given a single dose failed to finish the series. These gaps contribute to under‑counted fatalities.