SHC summons LG Secretary over lack of anti-dog bite vaccinations

KARACHI:The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday summoned secretary Local Government Sindh in a case pertaining to the lack of the anti-dog bite vaccinations at the government hospitals.

A SHC bench heard a petition against the unavailability of anti-dog vaccinations and the increasing number of dog bite cases in the Sindh province. The SHC ordered the secretary to apprise the court about the availability of the anti-rabies vaccines.

The secretary has been directed to submit a detailed report regarding proceedings over the legislation related to neutering stray dogs in the province. Later, the court adjourned the hearing until 28 January.