<![CDATA[Rabies is a contagious disease caused by a virus. If rabies cases are not promptly managed, they can result in death. This study aims to identify and describe the epidemiological profile of Rabies-Transmitting Animal Bites (RTAB) in the working area of Kauditan Health Center, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province. This research employed a descriptive observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 63 patients with GHPR recorded at Kauditan Health Center during the period of January to June 2025. Total sampling was used, meaning the entire population was included as the sample. Data collection procedures began with obtaining permission from the Kauditan Health Center. After approval, secondary data were collected from medical records. The data obtained were presented in tabular form accompanied by explanations and organized according to the research objectives. The results indicated that, from January to June 2025, Kauditan Health Center reported 63 cases of Rabies-Transmitting Animal Bites (RTAB), with the majority occurring in males (36 cases, 57.14%) compared to females (27 cases, 42.86%). The most affected age group was children aged 1–10 years, accounting for 24 cases (38.1%). Dogs were identified as the primary transmitters, responsible for 53 cases (84.13%), while cats accounted for 10 cases (15.87%). The most frequent bite locations were the fingers (30.2%) and hands (28.6%), indicating that bites predominantly occurred on the upper limbs within the Kauditan Health Center’s jurisdiction.]]>
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