Since 2008, there have been a total of 160 deaths from the disease, The Jakarta Post quoted data showing that Bali has a population of 500,000 dogs, mostly strays.
Rabies is on the rise again in Bali. The disease has claimed 12 lives this year, a significant increase over last year's two fatalities, following one in 2013.
Since 2008, there have been a total of 160 deaths from the disease. The Jakarta Post quoted data showing that Bali has a population of 500,000 dogs, mostly strays.
To help curb the disease, Bali governor Made Mangku Pastika has implemented a campaign to cull wild dogs across the island.
Responding to the critics of the policy, Pastika said that the Balinese were different from Europeans who nourished their pets properly and gave them regular vaccinations. In Bali, most people leave their dogs on the street without proper care.
"Rabies must be eliminated because human life is more precious than dogs' lives. We all love animals but what else can we do? We have to prioritise human life," Pastika said.