From single disease approach to integrated herd health management approach Better lives through livestock Michel Dione Senior Scientist Herd Health Team – Animal and Human Health Program Presented to GARA African Chapter Seminar – Online 30 September 2024 CLICK TO READ PAPER
The Veterinary Practitioners Act 2023 is an Act to provide for the regulation of veterinary practice by providing for the training, registration and Licensing of veterinary professionals and veterinary para-professionals; to provide for matters incidental to the conduct of veterinary professionals and para-professionals in relation to animal health, production, welfare, public health and biosecurity services;…
For the second time in three years, the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) AGM, exhibition and symposium will be held in the cattle corridor. The theme this year is ” Veterinarian’s role in health and wealth creation.” Hundreds of veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals, and thousands of livestock farmers will head to Mbarara City November 27th to 29th, when…
THE ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and fisheries has developed a guide for animal health practitioners and stakehoders involved in disease surveillance and detection. The booklet aims to improve on the reporting of the country’s priority animal diseases for appropriate and timely action. It is hoped that it will improve animal disease surveillance and outbreaks…
Uganda Veterinary Association wishes all Ugandans a happy Heroes day.
THE Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has hailed government for fast tracking ammendments to various outdated laws to improve the veterinary sector and the One Health approach, in the country. The association however stated that several challenges remain, including the need to re-centralize veterinary services, increase veterinary public servant’s salaries and staffing at national and local…
Uganda marked the World Veterinary Day in Rakai with several activities that climaxed with exhibitions on Friday. Under secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Ssegawa Gyavira was the chief guest. He was welcomed by host District Veterinary Officer Dr.Elias Kizito Nsubuga and Uganda Veterinary Association President Kasibule. The celebrations were organised by the…
THE World Veterinary Association (WVA) announced that this year’s World Veterinary Day will celebrate veterinarians as essential workers in their communities. The official theme, “Veterinarians are essential health workers” honors veterinarians and all do to keep their communities safe and protected. “This dimension of the veterinarians’ work often remains invisible to the society but protecting…
WOMEN’S DAY MESSAGE A Happy women’s day to all the women of all ages and walks of life, of all callings, careers and lifestyles. It’s important to celebrate being a woman to remind ourselves of how precious we are and our key role in humankind existence. Our unique challenges bring us closer as only we…
IN a unanimous judgment February 13, 2024, a panel of five justices of the Constitutional Court ruled that all the licences and certificates that were targeted by Section 2 (h) of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Act of 2020 are exempt from being charged with stamp duty by Section 3 (3) of the Stamp Duty Act of…
