The Kenya Veterinary Association has raised concerns over the ongoing National Livestock Vaccination Campaign.
KVA has urged the government to address public trust issues, resource gaps, and stakeholder engagement to ensure its success.
One of the major concerns includes Credibility crisis and according to KVA, Public scepticism towards government-led programmes is high.
“This administration’s actions have eroded any sense of public trust… jeopardising critical issues reliant on public participation.”
The lack of awareness and misinformation among farmers and stakeholders has fuelled resistance is another concern raised.
Ending concerns are Devolution challenges and Politicisation of the campaign which KVA condemned efforts to politicise the exercise, warning this could alienate livestock keepers.
The association suggests postponing the initiative to allow for adequate public sensitisation, Risk-based approach where Vaccination should target endemic diseases in specific regions rather than blanket strategies.
KVA also recommended Public education campaigns to debunk misinformation and outline the benefits of vaccination and also Increasing the number of veterinary personnel.
Additionally the association suggested Resource allocation where KVA notes that Increasing the number of veterinary personnel and adequately funding county veterinary departments is critical.
KVA moreover urged the government to work closely with veterinary professionals, farmers, and local leaders to ensure the campaign’s success.
