The Turkana County Directorate of Veterinary Services, in partnership with Anglican Development Services (ADS) North Rift Region, has expanded its vaccination campaign to remote areas located kilometres away from Katilu and Lokichar urban centers.
Dr.
Erenius Nakadio, Deputy Director of Veterinary Services, explained that the initiative specifically targets distant pastoral communities where livestock populations are concentrated. "Our teams have successfully vaccinated 17,780 sheep and goats while treating 331 goats and 97 camels across Napusinyen and Ikole in Katilu, as well as Kadongolo, Lowiyadapal, and Lomuriamuge in Lokichar," reported Nakadio.
The five-day campaign, supported by ADS North Rift, has seen a 638-animal increase in vaccinations compared to last year's efforts against diseases including Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP), pneumonia, anaplasmosis, and Trypanosomiasis, along with tick control measures.
