Tanzania has earned praise from member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) for its robust livestock vaccination and identification campaigns.
The commendation followed a report presented by Dr. Benezeth Lutege, Tanzania’s Director of Veterinary Services, during a regional meeting organized by WOAH in partnership with the African Union’s Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR). The meeting was held in Lusaka, Zambia, on August 26, 2025.
According to the report, Tanzania has made significant progress in controlling Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a disease affecting goats and sheep.
The country has now advanced from stage two to stage three on the pathway toward the complete eradication of PPR by 2030, a move that enhances both food security and livestock trade prospects in the region.
Dr. Lutege highlighted that the vaccination and animal identification initiatives are part of a broader national strategy to safeguard livestock, improve productivity, and protect farmers’ livelihoods.
Regional partners noted Tanzania’s systematic approach as a model for neighboring countries aiming to achieve similar disease control targets.