By Jonex Babulya,
Ugandans have been encouraged to embrace vaccination of pets as Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Rabies Day on September 28th in Kasese.
Dr. Maria Flavia Nakanjako, a senior veterinary officer and focal person for rabies at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries said that 32 people and 130 animals die annually over to rabies.
Dr. Flavia speaking…….
The President Veterinary Association of Uganda, Dr. Daniel Kasibule asks schools and leaders to raise awareness among children who are at a great risk.
The Minister of Agriculture who was represented by the minister of State for ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Kabbyanga called for combined efforts to eliminate fake vaccines and drugs from the market for the safety of human and pet lives. Hon. Kabbyanga speaking……
The Kasese District vice Chairperson Monday Girevazio advocated for supply of rabies drugs under the essential category so that they can be accessible at a low cost. END
