Sylvia
In just three weeks following the imposition of quarantine measures due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Uganda’s Tooro region, Fort Portal,one of the very initial districts to undergo livestock lock down
has notably reported no new cases of the contagious livestock illness.
This rapid response is credited to stringent regulation enforcement led by Fort Portal City Production Officer Stanley Businge.
Despite these encouraging results, Businge has warned about noncompliance with the imposed restrictions by the Ministry of Agriculture animal industry and fisheries, such as those concerning movement control and use of animal products like milk and meat.
He emphasized that full compliance with safety protocols would expedite eradication efforts and prevent further spread of the disease.
“The only way to effectively combat foot and mouth disease in the area is by joining efforts to comply with the standard operating procedures established by the Ministry of Agriculture”
Businge highlighted the importance of community cooperation and urged citizens to prioritize their health over political agendas when dealing with issues of life and death.
By the time of publication, Businge was still disappointed at instances where certain FMD implementation teams appear to collude with the public, thereby hampering effective quarantine procedures.
