Control of Stray Animals

Stray dogs and cats cause health hazards within the hospitals.

Circulars issued by ministry of health

1. PA/E &OH/11/2015 – Controlling of Stray Cats and Dogs within the Hospital Premises 2. Though there is an immunization and sterilization programme it has not been very effective in controlling Stray Cats and Dogs. 3. Food waste to be securely collected and stored until proper disposal. 4. Health care staff and others need to refrain from feeding and providing shelter to stray dogs and cats within the hospital premises to prevent breeding of stray animals.

Actions to be taken to control stray animals (cats, dogs)

1. To conduct immunization and sterilization programmes by the public health section liaise with the

Public Health Inspector. 2. Refrain from feeding stray animals (cats, dogs) by the staff and the patients. 3. Dispose food waste securely only to the waste bins.