The Veterinary Council of Tanzania (VCT) has registered 293 qualified animal health professionals and accredited 130 Animal Health Service Centers as part of efforts to strengthen veterinary standards and improve livestock health nationwide.
The update was announced during the Council’s 62nd meeting, held on January 27, 2026, in Dodoma to review performance for the second quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.
VCT Chairperson Prof. Lughano Kusiluka said the registration exercise was conducted in full compliance with the Veterinary Act, Chapter 319, and followed a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that only competent professionals and compliant facilities are licensed to provide veterinary services.
He urged the newly registered professionals and accredited centers to uphold high levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, and technical excellence in serving livestock keepers, while strictly adhering to national laws, regulations, and operational guidelines governing veterinary practice.
Prof. Kusiluka also called on livestock farmers to seek services exclusively from VCT-registered professionals and approved facilities, warning that relying on unlicensed practitioners could expose animals to serious health risks and lead to economic losses.
On his part, VCT Registrar and Council Secretary Dr. Amani Kilemile said the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, under Minister Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, continues to prioritize the delivery of quality and regulated veterinary services across the country.
Dr. Kilemile noted that the government remains committed to ensuring livestock keepers benefit from reliable, professional, and licensed animal health services, as part of broader efforts to safeguard livestock productivity, food security, and the growth of Tanzania’s livestock sector.
The latest registrations are expected to enhance access to certified veterinary services, improve disease control, and reinforce regulatory oversight in the animal health industry.