The government has allocated TZS30.8 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to implement the second phase of the National Livestock Vaccination and Identification Campaign, as part of efforts to strengthen animal health services and improve the productivity of the livestock sector.
The funding, provided through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, will support vaccination services and livestock identification in various parts of the country to control diseases that affect animals and reduce their economic value.
Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Ng’wasi Kamani revealed the plan in Parliament in Dodoma on April 9, 2026, while responding to a question from Arusha Special Seats MP Marirta Gido Kivunge, who sought to know what the government is doing to improve livestock health by providing essential medicines and vaccines.
Mr Kamani said the government continues to implement a long-term strategy to control livestock diseases through a five-year National Livestock Vaccination and Identification Programme worth TZS216 billion, which runs from 2024/25 to 2028/29.
The programme aims to protect livestock from major diseases, improve productivity and strengthen the livestock sector, which supports the livelihoods of millions of Tanzanians.
He told Parliament that in the 2024/25 budget, the government allocated Sh61.2 billion to launch the vaccination and identification campaign across the country.
According to the deputy minister, the campaign has already made significant progress, with vaccination coverage reaching 64.5 percent nationwide by March 2026.
He explained that the second phase of the campaign will focus on addressing key livestock diseases identified as priorities by the ministry.
Mr Kamani said the ministry has carried out an assessment of 13 priority livestock diseases, which will guide the vaccination programme in different parts of the country.
Among the diseases being targeted is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), a highly contagious disease that affects cattle and other livestock and can cause serious economic losses to farmers.
He noted that experts have already identified four virus strains responsible for the disease in the country, and this scientific assessment will help determine the most appropriate vaccines to be used in specific areas.
The deputy minister said the vaccination programme will also strengthen disease monitoring systems and ensure that livestock are properly identified to improve management and traceability.
The government expects the initiative to significantly improve livestock health, increase production of meat and milk and raise incomes for livestock keepers.
Livestock remains one of Tanzania’s key economic sectors, supporting millions of households and contributing to food security and export earnings.
Mr Kamani said the government will continue working with livestock keepers, veterinary professionals and local authorities to ensure the campaign reaches more farmers and protects animals from major diseases across the country.
