All livestock markets in Kamwenge District have been temporarily closed following concerns over the emerging threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) reported in neighbouring districts, in a bid to prevent possible spread among livestock farmers. The decision was reached after a consultation meeting between district leaders and veterinary experts, who warned of a high risk of cross-district transmission if animal movement is not urgently controlled.
Kamwenge Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Afrikano Aharikundira said the closure is a preventive containment measure aimed at protecting livestock and safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods. He explained that the move followed technical guidance from veterinary officers and was agreed upon during a district coordination meeting after alerts indicated increasing disease risk.
Afrikano noted that surveillance and response efforts have been intensified across the district to monitor and control any potential outbreak. He urged farmers to avoid moving animals, report suspected cases immediately, and comply with all control measures, warning that enforcement teams will ensure strict adherence until the situation is contained. Mouth Disease (FMD) has been reported in neighbouring districts, in a bid to prevent possible spread among livestock farmers.
The decision was reached after a consultation meeting between district leaders and veterinary experts, who warned of a high risk of cross-district transmission if animal movement is not urgently controlled. Kamwenge Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Afrikano Aharikundira said the closure is a preventive containment measure aimed at protecting livestock and safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods.
He explained that the move followed technical guidance from veterinary officers and was agreed upon during a district coordination meeting after alerts indicated increasing disease risk. Afrikano noted that surveillance and response efforts have been intensified across the district to monitor and control any potential outbreak. He urged farmers to avoid moving animals, report suspected cases immediately, and comply with all control measures, warning that enforcement teams will ensure strict adherence until the situation is contained-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
