Rabies can be passed to humans by animals other than dogs, UnoTV reported on September 29, 2026. The outlet's report examines which species are capable of transmitting the virus, pushing back on the common assumption that dog bites are the only route of infection.
The coverage appeared alongside a set of related reports on rabies prevention. Mexico's government described its work against the disease as a permanent effort, according to Gob MX. The World Health Organization estimates rabies causes nearly 59,000 deaths each year and remains a public health problem in more than 150 countries, La Jornada reported.
Practical guidance has also circulated. MILENIO published advice on what a person should do after a dog bite when the animal's vaccination status is unknown, timed to World Rabies Day. In Mexico, heraldo.mx reported that 4,000 pets were vaccinated.
According to UnoTV, dogs are not the only animals that can pass the virus to people. The outlet's report focuses on identifying which animals pose a transmission risk.
Taken together, the reports point to a consistent message: vaccination of animals and prompt action after a bite are central to controlling the disease, which health authorities continue to track across more than 150 countries.
What to watch next: whether Mexican health authorities publish updated rabies case or vaccination figures, and how the WHO's global death estimate is revised in future reporting.
