| By Dr. Isabel Mweheire | The last few months have seen many Veterinarians grapple with specific infectious diseases that caused a huge impact on people’s lives and livelihoods in Uganda. First there was Anthrax, and then there was Foot and Mouth disease which caused quarantine restrictions in more than 40 districts between December and…
| BY Dr. Jackson Twebaze Ndahayo | In the heart of Uganda, amidst the lush landscapes and bustling communities, veterinarians stand as silent yet indispensable guardians of both animal and human health. While often overlooked in the broader discourse of healthcare, these dedicated professionals play a pivotal role in safeguarding not only the well-being of…
| By Dr. Ismail Asiimwe | Veterinarians have used their knowledge of medicine to play an overarching role in maintaining good health of both humans and animals, from the old days to the modern today. Knowledge of veterinary medicines has been exploited by veterinarians to support management of a range of ailments in humans and…
Honouring Our Lifesavers: Veterinarians as Essential Health Workers | By Dr Dedan Yatesa | In a world where every wag of a tail, every purr of contentment, and every trot of a hoof matters, there exists a league of extraordinary individuals – veterinarians. As the curtain rises on World Veterinary Day, it is time to…
| By Dr Rashid Mubiru | VETERINARIANS like any other professionals must use every skill we posses to let animal owners know that they need us; through a process of synchronizing the business aspects of our goods and services so that they are understood and desired by animal owners or users. Sociological changes in Uganda,…
| By Dr. Okwir Ricky Okello | IN Uganda, amidst the lush landscapes and diverse ecosystems, veterinarians emerge as indispensable guardians of biodiversity and public health. Veterinary professionals play a pivotal role in safeguarding Uganda’s rich wildlife heritage, not only for its intrinsic value but also for its significance in detecting and managing emerging infectious…
World Veterinary Day Programme 2024 – Rakai 🐄🐕🐈🐑🐐💉 🔴 PPR and Rabies Vaccination: Supported by MAAIF, VSF-G & Rakai Veterinary Staff ➡️ April 22-25th 🔴 One Health Training: Conducted by FAO, MAAIF, and UVA for selected participants ➡️ April 22-25th 🔴 Surgical Camp for Dogs & Cats: Led by Uganda Small Animal Practitioners Association (USAPA)…
Uganda’s National Livestock Census (NLC) results released last month indicate there has been a 27.2% increase in the cattle population, an increase of 54.5% in the chicken population, while the pig population shot up by 100% between 2008 and 2021. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and…
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…
I am sharing this on Women’s Day to encourage all the females out there that , ‘it can be done’. In summary, I joined the veterinary sector in September 1989 as a first year student in Africa Hall, and dully graduated in 1995. I did not leave it there. I followed up the training by…
