An official report issued by the Preventive Medicine Sector in the Health Ministry revealed that more than 1.2 million cases of animal bites or scratches were recorded between January and September 2025 alone across Egypt, RT reported on Sunday. The official report shows an alarming increase that reflects the spread of stray dogs and the growing risk of rabies across the country. The report indicated that the governorates of Cairo, Giza, and Beheira topped the list with the highest recorded cases, with Cairo accounting for approximately 15 percent of the total cases and Giza for about 10 percent. It also noted that reports have spread to Upper and Lower Egypt governorates, not just the Cairo and the Delta region. The annual figure, exceeding one million cases, is among the highest globally, placing Egypt among the countries with the highest burden of human rabies risk.

Source: Egypt Independent February 09, 2026 08:22 UTC