The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a major challenge: the fight against the peste des petits ruminants. Indeed, a vaccination campaign has been officially launched in the province of North Kivu, with a view to preventing the spread of this bacterial disease which threatens goats and sheep. This initiative, led by the territorial inspector of Fisheries and Livestock, aims to protect the region’s livestock against the ravages of PPR, while raising awareness among the local community on the importance of vaccination.
The veterinarian, Charles Kambale Kangakolo, stressed the importance of this campaign and encouraged residents to actively participate by bringing their animals to be vaccinated. He also specified that the vaccination will take place in veterinary clinics spread across the different districts of the region, thus facilitating access to care for livestock farmers. This preventive approach is part of a desire to protect not only domestic animals, but also to preserve public health by preventing the spread of the disease.
The collaboration between local authorities and the Provincial Division of Fisheries and Livestock in North Kivu made it possible to obtain a batch of vaccines for this campaign, highlighting the importance of collective mobilization in the fight against animal diseases. Peste des petits ruminants, caused by a morbillivirus, is a serious threat to livestock farming in the region, affecting not only domestic animals, but also the food security of local populations.
In short, this vaccination campaign against Peste des petits ruminants in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a crucial step in protecting livestock and preserving public health. It demonstrates the commitment of the authorities and the local community to ensuring animal welfare and promoting sustainable agriculture. Let us hope that this initiative will serve as an example and inspire other preventive actions in the field of animal health.