Federal Bill Would Add Veterinary Care to IHS Duties to Address Rabies, Other Risks in Rural Alaska
Source
Alaska Beacon
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Date
May 23, 2024
Summary
A proposed federal bill would add veterinary services to the duties of the Indian Health Service. Discusses the public health risks of rabies and other zoonotic diseases in rural Alaska where veterinary care is often limited.
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Infectious diseases · Legislation and regulations · Public health · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Alaska