In the first three months of the year, there were 208 laboratory-confirmed cases of rabies in animals. Of these, 96% involved wild predators. During this period, 896 individuals sought medical attention after bites, mostly caused by stray dogs and cats.

In 16 instances, citizens had contact with animals that tested positive for the rabies virus. All these individuals received rabies immunization, which prevented disease development.

One complicating factor remains the ongoing military actions. This has led to active migration of wild animals from temporarily occupied territories, including to the Odesa region. This results in an increase in the population of unvaccinated and feral animals, posing additional threats to the public, domestic pets, and the environment.

As a response, local governments and district state administrations are calling for the implementation of comprehensive measures based on the 'One Health' principle. Such actions are outlined in the Comprehensive Plan for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases for 2023–2028, which addresses zoonotic infections.

The main areas of focus include controlling the population of stray animals, enhancing veterinary oversight, conducting preventive vaccinations, and carrying out educational outreach to the public.