New Vaccine Drive Seeks to Boost Farm Output and Income
A New Era for Livestock Health in Kenya Kenya is taking significant steps to enhance its livestock sector through a renewed national vaccination drive, focusing on ruminants such as cattle, sheep, and goats. This initiative, led by the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed), in collaboration with the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to boost productivity, increase farmer incomes, and expand access to regional and global markets. The program aligns with the government’s broader mass vaccination efforts targeting two critical diseases: Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). These diseases have long been a major obstacle to livestock production, limiting Kenya’s ability to compete in international trade. Currently, vaccination coverage remains below 10 percent, highlighting the urgent need for action. According to the implementing organizations, increasing vaccination rates will not only reduce lo...