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Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27538721
26 May 2014 Last updated at 19:06 ET
Experts' anger over 'invisible' rabies death toll
A shortage of funds for vaccinating dogs is costing the lives of tens of thousands of children every year.
The head of the world animal health organisation (OIE) told BBC News that the invisible killer could be eliminated for one tenth of the cost of treating patients.
The most recent figures suggest around 55,000 people die every year from rabies.
Around 40% of those who are bitten are under 15 years of age...
26 May 2014 Last updated at 19:06 ET
Experts' anger over 'invisible' rabies death toll
A shortage of funds for vaccinating dogs is costing the lives of tens of thousands of children every year.
The head of the world animal health organisation (OIE) told BBC News that the invisible killer could be eliminated for one tenth of the cost of treating patients.
The most recent figures suggest around 55,000 people die every year from rabies.
Around 40% of those who are bitten are under 15 years of age...