According to the information released by the Telangana Health Department in response to an RTI application filed by Youth for Anti Corruption, these dog bite cases were treated at government health facilities, where a total of 36,07,989 doses of Anti-Rabies Vaccine 

A staggering number of dog bite incidents has been reported in Telangana over the past five years, revealing a serious and growing public health challenge across the state. Official data obtained under the Right to Information Act shows that from 2020 to July 2025, as many as 14,88,781 people suffered dog bites and required medical treatment.

According to the information released by the Telangana Health Department in response to an RTI application filed by Youth for Anti Corruption, these dog bite cases were treated at government health facilities, where a total of 36,07,989 doses of Anti-Rabies Vaccine were administered during the period. The high number of vaccine doses reflects the repeated immunisation schedule needed for each victim and the sustained pressure on public healthcare services.

The RTI reply also revealed figures related to snake bite cases in the state. Between 2020 and July 2025, 21,466 people were treated for snake bites across Telangana. To manage these cases, government health facilities administered 53,942 doses of Anti-Snake Venom, highlighting that snake bites continue to pose a significant health risk, particularly in rural areas.

Youth for Anti Corruption founder Rajendra Palnati said the RTI application was submitted to obtain detailed information on the number of dog and snake bite victims, the doses of vaccines and venom administered, and the availability of these life-saving medicines. He said the government, in its response, confirmed that all 636 Primary Health Centres in Telangana have adequate stocks of both Anti-Rabies Vaccine and Anti-Snake Venom as of October 31, 2025.

Speaking to Metro India, Rajendra said dog bite incidents are increasing from villages to cities, with several cases involving attacks on young children. He urged the government to intensify stray dog control through animal birth control programmes, prevent the spread of rabies, raise public awareness, promote responsible pet ownership, and encourage adoption initiatives to effectively address the issue.