Rabies Alert in Van's Edremit District: 7 Neighborhoods Quarantined

Authorities in Turkey's Van province have imposed a quarantine on seven neighborhoods in the Edremit district following the confirmation of a rabies case. The alarm was raised on June 13, 2026, when the headman of Yeni Cami neighborhood reported a dead dog in a garden. Samples taken from the animal were sent to the Elazığ Veterinary Control Institute, where tests confirmed rabies.

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The District Animal Police Commission decided to implement a quarantine in 7 neighborhoods of the district.

In response, the District Animal Police Commission convened under the chairmanship of the District Governorate and declared a quarantine for seven specific neighborhoods: Merkez Cami, Yeni Mahalle, Elmalık, Eminpaşa, Eski Cami, Süphan, and Şabaniye. All animal movement within these zones is prohibited until further notice. This includes a ban on letting cats, dogs, cattle, sheep, and goats roam freely in the streets; animals must be kept in designated enclosures or indoors.

The Edremit Municipality has implemented various measures to protect public health and prevent the spread of the disease, including public announcements warning residents. The municipality's statement emphasized the importance of preventing the disease's spread, originating from the Yeni Camii neighborhood.

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Residents are urged to keep their pets leashed and avoid contact with stray animals.

Residents have been strongly advised to keep their pets leashed and avoid contact with stray animals. They are also asked to report any animals exhibiting excessive salivation, aggressive behavior, or coordination and balance issues to the Edremit Municipality or the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. Furthermore, individuals who are bitten, scratched, or have any suspicious contact with an animal are urged to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility to receive timely rabies vaccinations and treatment.

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Individuals who are bitten, scratched, or have any suspicious contact with an animal are urged to seek immediate medical attention.