Human and animal rabies prevention and control cost in Bhutan, 2001-2008: The cost-benefit of dog rabies elimination

► We estimated the costs of human and animal rabies prevention and control in Bhutan. ► Dog rabies elimination benefit versus human post-exposure treatment cost was assessed. ► Rabies represents a substantial economic impact to the Bhutanese society. ► Mass dog vaccination would eliminate human rabies and reduce recurring costs.