Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Containing Rift Valley Fever Outbreak
[New Times] Efforts to contain the spread of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) among cattle, goats and sheep are gaining momentum, with authorities carrying out household and pasture inspections and establishing designated vaccination sites in villages, according to local leaders and livestock farmers.
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is spreading among cattle, goats, and sheep in Rwanda, prompting authorities to take swift action. Authorities are conducting inspections, creating vaccination points, and prohibiting the trade of meat from affected animals. The Eastern Province and parts of the Northern Province are under quarantine. Livestock owners are being advised to report any symptoms to veterinary technicians and local leaders.
Symptoms include high fever, weakness, and bleeding from body openings. Livestock are being vaccinated at designated sites, and community health workers are visiting households to enforce preventive measures. The One Health approach is being utilized to combat the outbreak. The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources expressed hope that the vaccination campaign will help restore livestock sales and stabilize meat prices.
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