Magura is currently facing a shortage of anti-rabies vaccines, which has caused growing concern among residents.
For nearly two weeks, the district’s public hospitals, including the 250-bed Magura Sadar Hospital, have been unable to provide the necessary vaccinations for those bitten by dogs.
Despite multiple requests for supplies to the Directorate General of Health Services, the vaccines have not been made available, leaving the community anxious about the risk of rabies.
Several patients, including Anima Biswas, a housewife from Alidhani village, and Abul Hashem from Shibrampur village, reported that they visited Magura Sadar Hospital for rabies vaccination after being bitten by dogs.
However, they were turned away with the staff citing the unavailability of vaccines. Despite searching local pharmacies, they were unable to find the vaccine. As a result, they have been living in fear, uncertain of how to proceed with their treatment.
Dr Mohsin Uddin Fakir, the supervisor of Magura Sadar Hospital, confirmed the shortage, stating that the hospital had been requesting anti-rabies vaccines from the health department for some time, but none had been received. He advised that patients should immediately wash the wound with soap and water, and once the vaccine becomes available, they should be vaccinated as soon as possible.
In the absence of official medical treatment, many affected residents have turned to traditional remedies, such as herbal solutions and local treatments like thalpara, gudpara, and water-based cures.
The situation has sparked growing concern among the local population, with many hoping for immediate action from health authorities to resolve the issue and provide the necessary vaccines to prevent the spread of rabies.
