Olalekan Chris Akinsulie, Oluwawemimo Oluseun Adebowale, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Olamilekan Gabriel Banwo, Ibrahim Idris, Seto Charles Ogunleye, Oluwole Fasakin, Adetolase Bakre, Ifeoluwa Peace Oladapo, Victor Ayodele Aliyu, Emily Onesai Waniwa, Oluwatobi Fasiku, Melina Joshi, Mercy Olorunshola
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Rabies remains a significant public health challenge in Africa, primarily burdening impoverished rural communities, with children and young adults being the most vulnerable. Achieving complete elimination in the continent by 2030 requires a coordinated effort hinged on the One Health concept, external support from international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the national governments of endemic countries. Here, we reviewed the various socio-economic and ecological factors influencing the spatial distribution and molecular epidemiology of the disease. To mitigate the transmission of rabies on a global scale, and specifically in Africa, we proposed a multi-pronged approach including enhanced access to healthcare resources, cultural sensitization and massive health promotion with efforts geared towards promoting responsible dog and pet ownership and population management, effective monitoring, and mitigation of environmental changes.