Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has been urged to fast track the implementation of a presidential directive for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF ) to take full charge of veterinary drugs regulation and control. Speaking at celebrations to mark World Rabies Day in Arua …
Read More »Over 500 dogs, cats vaccinated against rabies in Arua
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 500 dogs and cats have been vaccinated against rabies in Vurra sub county, Arua district. Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals and is usually transmitted through animal bites. The exercise being undertaken in Pajulu, Arua …
Read More »Arua picked to host World Rabies Day activities
Uganda rabies cases 2020 ● Total cases reported 13,392 (average 99 cases per week) ● Total deaths 266. Select district figures Kampala -763 Moroto -487 Masindi -415 Ntungamo -442 Mbarara -464 Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) in conjunction with the Uganda Veterinary …
Read More »Sironko district embarks on mass vaccination against rabies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sironko district in partnership with Animal Welfare and Protection Organization, a non-governmental that focuses on the protection of animals has embarked on a free mass vaccination against rabies across the district. Sironko district has registered over 98 cases of rabies since this year begun. …
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