10-Year-Old Boy's Rabies Death Marks Third Fatality in Sarawak This Year

A 10-year-old Kuching boy died from rabies after a stray dog bite on February 11, with diagnosis confirmed on March 14 before his death four days later. This fatality is Sarawak's third rabies death in 2024, spotlighting gaps in immediate post-exposure treatment. Authorities emphasize urgent medical care for animal bites to prevent further deaths as they monitor ongoing cases.