Gov’t to Vaccinate 46.3 Million Livestock Against FMD
The Government of Uganda is set to roll out a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 46.3 million livestock in an effort to eliminate Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
Regina Lalam Olal
By Hillary Opio Omara
Lango - 12 July 2026 Speaking in Lira City, Dr. David Nelson Okello, Apac District Veterinary Officer and Chairperson of Veterinary Doctors in Northern Uganda, said the Ministry of Agriculture has finalized preparations for the exercise which begins in July 2026. "Uganda has an estimated 16.5 million cattle, 17.4 million goats, 4.4 million sheep and about 8 million pigs, said Nelson Okello Okello Notes thag FMD remains one of the biggest threats to the livestock industry, forcing quarantine and heavy economic losses for farmers
Team of Veterinary officers Lango sub region
" He urged farmers not to pay cash to veterinary officers. Instead, payments of UGX 8,000 per animal will be made through Post Bank Uganda and Housing Finance Bank to ensure transparency.
In Otuke, the District Veterinary Officer Dr. Goreti Atim said no FMD cases have been reported in Lango Sub-region, but preventive vaccination will be done.
Dr Georeti Atim "Uganda aims to eliminate Foot-and-Mouth Disease by 2040. Veterinary teams are already conducting community sensitization to prepare farmers for the exercise.
" Authorities say the mass vaccination is key to safeguarding Uganda's livestock sector and boosting trade.
