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Wajir vaccinates animals against Rift Valley Fever ahead of expected El Nino

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The livestock vaccination team in Wajir on Thursday., October 12, 2023. [Mohamed Saman, Standard]

The Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services has initiated El Nino preparedness in the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) hotspot regions of Wajir County.

Teaming up with the Frontier Counties Development Cooperation (FCDC) and the county government's veterinary section, a total of 32,330 animals were vaccinated, dewormed, and provided clinical treatment for sick animals this week.

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