In most countries where canine rabies is enzootic, control measures, supplies of vaccine and RIG, routine interventions, relevant recommendations and educational programs are either nonexistent or inoperative. The lack of effective educational outreach at the community level has led to gaps in knowledge as to the best way to avoid animal bites and administer first aid following bites or other potential rabies exposures. Inadequate education for veterinarians and physicians, insufficient resources for proper confirmatory diagnosis and risk assessment, and the lack of effective communication channels between ministries of health and agriculture frequently lead to failures of prophylactic intervention, even in regions where biologics are available.