Over 34 Million Livestock Vaccinated as National Campaign Gains Momentum

Tanzania’s nationwide livestock vaccination campaign is recording remarkable success, with over 34 million animals already vaccinated and identified barely six weeks after President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the initiative in Simiyu Region. The campaign is rapidly becoming one of the country’s most impactful livestock health interventions, reaching communities across all regions and fortifying national efforts to improve animal productivity and food security.

Source: The Star

At the ongoing Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, the momentum continued as hundreds of cattle, goats, and sheep received vaccinations and were officially tagged. Addressing participants on behalf of the Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule urged livestock keepers from Dodoma, Singida, and neighboring areas to seize the opportunity while the mobile veterinary teams remain on site. She emphasized that protecting livestock health is essential to boosting farmer incomes and safeguarding the country’s meat and dairy supply chains.

Senyamule highlighted the critical role of extension services in supporting Tanzania’s journey toward a more commercial and productive livestock sector. She assured stakeholders that the government remains committed to strengthening the workforce through training, modern tools, and expanded access to digital platforms that are already enhancing service delivery across rural communities.

To meet the growing demands of the livestock industry, the government is also promoting innovation and technology in fisheries management. A drone has been deployed on Lake Victoria to combat illegal fishing practices, and more are set to be introduced. The technology, officials say, allows for rapid, efficient surveillance over vast water bodies without the environmental impact of traditional fuel-powered patrols.

As the national campaign continues to gain traction, government authorities are calling on livestock keepers to work hand-in-hand with veterinary and extension officers, noting that collaboration is key to achieving lasting transformation. With millions of animals already protected and new technologies improving oversight and service delivery, Tanzania is laying a strong foundation for a healthier, more resilient agricultural future