ABSTRACT
Rabies remains a major public health issue in Indonesia, even though it does not have pandemic potential. In the 1990s, rabies was detected in provinces previously free of the disease and control efforts have generated significant lessons. Effective rabies control is a complex problem requiring a unified approach that incorporates socio-cultural issues and political dimensions in addition to the technical component. A One Health approach has been endorsed as a unifying framework to overcome challenges by bringing the human, domestic animal and wildlife sectors together to collaborate and involve non-government institutions and communities. Over the past decade, the Indonesian government and relevant partners have employed a One Health approach to zoonotic disease control. In 2019, the One Health Roadmap for the eradication of rabies in Indonesia by 2030 was developed jointly across ministries providing a clear national strategy for rabies eradication through a One Health approach. Moreover, a crucial legislative foundation (including a presidential instruction in 2019 and a ministerial decree) has facilitated political support to mobilize the required financial and human resources. While promising progress has been achieved with the control of zoonotic diseases, particularly rabies, challenges remain which require ongoing advocacy efforts at both the national and sub-national levels.
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