In Jembrana Regency, home to popular attractions like Gilimanuk and West Bali National Park, 49 rabies cases were recorded between January and the end of May 2025, The Bali Sun reported.

This figure nearly matches the total number of cases reported throughout all of 2024.

The risk of the disease is widespread, including in more frequently visited tourist hotspots like Gianyar Regency, which is home to world-famous destinations like Ubud.

Tourists planning to visit Bali are advised to familiarize themselves with rabies risks and prevention protocols as outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Travelers should ensure their insurance policies include coverage for rabies exposure and be aware of any disease-specific exclusions.

Anyone bitten, scratched, or exposed to the saliva of a potentially rabid animal such as dogs or monkeys should follow WHO guidelines and seek immediate medical attention.

In April, Bali’s health authorities renewed warnings to tourists visiting the Indonesian island’s popular monkey attractions to be careful of potential rabies exposure, the South China Morning Post reported.

Rabies typically has an incubation period of two to three months, though symptoms can emerge within a year, depending on factors such as viral load and the site of exposure.

Bali was named Asia’s most beautiful island at this year’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards by DestinAsian magazine.

The island welcomed 6.3 million foreign visitors last year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

This year, it targets 6.5 million foreign arrivals.