Overview

• Rabies cases in Bali have surged, with fewer than five infected dogs responsible for infections that prompted authorities to designate South Kuta, Nusa-Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran and Canggu as red zones.
• Bali Animal Health Department and local groups have launched mass vaccination drives targeting stray and wild dogs, focusing on bushy terrains where wild dog nesting has fueled transmission, especially in South Kuta.
• Smart Traveller and Australian authorities warn rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear and advise travellers to receive pre-exposure immunization and avoid direct animal contact.
• World Health Organization guidance recommends vaccinating at least 70% of the canine population to halt rabies transmission in high-traffic tourist environments.
• Under Bali regulations a single confirmed rabies case automatically triggers red zone status and emergency animal health measures including dog inoculation and public monitoring.