Outbreak Updates
19 June 2025
Rabies in Timor-Leste
The World Health Organization reported six human rabies cases between April 2024 and 15 June 2025 in Timor-Leste. Five of these cases have been fatal, whilst one remains hospitalised. Out of the 1,445 high risk dog bite exposures reported in the same time period only 18% received the recommended immunoglobulin. Rabies cases in dogs continue to be reported from multiple municipalities during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on rabies.
Take usual precautions