Rabies Prevention Guide for Basic Schools in Ghana

Designed to protect school aged children from zoonotic health risks, this practical educational guide equips Ghanaian teachers with structured materials to deliver rabies prevention lessons. The guide provides age appropriate activities, safety rules regarding dog bites, and immediate first aid steps for animal exposure in primary and junior high classrooms. It empowers educators and school administrators to lead engaging health talks that reinforce safe behavior around domestic animals and encourage prompt medical reporting. SBC specialists, school health coordinators, and community advocates can utilize this tool to integrate rabies awareness into standard school health and sanitation routines.

Last modified: July 31, 2026

Language: English

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Year of Publication: 2017