{"id":42335,"date":"2026-01-22T13:52:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=42335"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:52:45","slug":"dog-bites-result-to-two-death-cases-in-yei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/dog-bites-result-to-two-death-cases-in-yei\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog bites result to two death cases in Yei"},"content":{"rendered":"

By James Innocent<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Two people have died following an attack by a suspected rabid dog in Ombasi Boma, Yei River County, local authorities and family members confirmed.<\/p>\n

The victims were identified as a 30-year-old woman, Una Charity, and her father-in-law. According to the woman\u2019s husband, Moses Andu, who works with a humanitarian organization in the area, the incident occurred when a wild dog attacked his father at their home.<\/p>\n

Mr. Andu said his wife intervened while trying to rescue the older man, during which she was bitten on the hand by the dog.<\/p>\n

Both victims were rushed to Yei Civil Hospital, where they received initial treatment, including anti-rabies medication. However, the father-in-law succumbed to his injuries several weeks later.<\/p>\n

Ms. Charity reportedly remained under medical care for nearly two months after the incident.<\/p>\n

Her condition worsened over time, with the bitten hand becoming paralyzed. She was later readmitted to hospital, where she died on Monday morning.<\/p>\n

A medical official at Yei Civil Hospital, Towongo Ronald, confirmed that the woman\u2019s death was linked to complications arising from the dog bite.<\/p>\n

He warned that bites from suspected rabid dogs are extremely dangerous and can be fatal if treatment is delayed or incomplete.<\/p>\n

\u201cDog bites, especially from unvaccinated or wild animals, pose a serious risk to human life,\u201d Mr. Ronald said. \u201cImmediate and full medical attention is critical.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorities have previously cautioned residents against keeping dogs and other animals without proper vaccination, citing public health concerns.<\/p>\n

The deaths have shocked residents of Yei River County, with community members describing the incident as unprecedented in the town.<\/p>\n

Local leaders are calling for increased public awareness, stricter control of stray animals, and improved access to timely medical care to prevent similar tragedies in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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