The County Government of Garissa, in collaboration with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), has launched the second phase of a Mass Livestock Vaccination Campaign under the ABLI-G II Project.
The campaign, which targets approximately 80,000 animals in Dertu and Liboi over the next ten days, aims to protect livestock from deadly diseases, improve productivity, and safeguard the livelihoods of pastoral communities that depend heavily on animal rearing for income and food security.
Speaking during the launch, county officials emphasised the importance of livestock health to the local economy and called on all livestock owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated.
They noted that diseases such as Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), anthrax, and blackquarter continue to pose significant threats to livestock populations in arid and semi-arid regions.
The ABLI-G II Project, implemented through the partnership between Garissa County and DRC, focuses on improving livestock health, enhancing productivity, and promoting sustainable pastoral livelihoods. It also supports local capacity-building efforts to ensure long-term impact.
County officials lauded the Danish Refugee Council for its continued support of Garissa’s development agenda, particularly in improving food security and resilience in the face of recurring droughts.
The vaccination drive is the county’s commitment to building a healthy, productive, and climate-resilient livestock sector that serves as a cornerstone for economic growth and community stability in northern Kenya.