KP launches Rs2.6bn livestock health programme
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi inaugurated the Rs2.6 billion “Ehsaas-e-Bezaban Sehat Gaari” programme a major initiative aimed at strengthening livestock health, improving the livelihoods of livestock farmers and supporting the resilience of the rural economy. According briefing given by the Livestock department to the Chief Minister, the programme includes 145…
On May 15, 2026, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi inaugurated the Rs2.6 billion "Ehsaas-e-Bezaban Sehat Gaari" livestock health programme. The initiative aims to bolster livestock health, enhance the livelihoods of farming families, and bolster rural economy resilience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Within the programme, 145 mobile veterinary clinics, 27 mobile laboratory testing units, and 202 veterinary doctors and assistants will be deployed across the province.
These mobile clinics will provide essential veterinary services, including vaccination, diagnostic, treatment, and emergency care. The clinics will be established at the tehsil level, bringing critical veterinary services to remote and underserved rural communities. The mobile veterinary network will be integrated into a central digital dashboard, allowing for seamless service monitoring, management, and oversight.
In addition to mobile clinics, the programme will introduce mobile milk-quality testing laboratories. These labs will support systematic monitoring of milk quality and provide on-site testing for detecting adulteration and harmful contaminants. This will ensure that only safe and quality food reaches consumers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Chief Minister Afridi emphasized that the programme was not merely a mobile veterinary service but a commitment to the welfare of livestock and the communities that depend on them. He stressed that no farmer should be deprived of quality veterinary services due to geographical constraints. Protecting livestock from disease, improper care, and limited access to veterinary services was a collective responsibility, according to the Chief Minister.
Livestock represent a vital source of income, nutrition, and financial security for millions of families across the province. The programme aims to modernize the livestock sector, bringing modern, quality, and timely veterinary services closer to farmers. By reducing the need for farmers to travel long distances for animal treatment, the initiative seeks to better income opportunities for farming families.
The Chief Minister concluded by stating that a prosperous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would feature healthy livestock, a strong rural economy, and safe, quality food for its people.
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