Wajir vaccinates animals against Rift Valley Fever ahead of expected El Nino

County Executive for Agricultural, Livestock and Veterinary Services Mr Farah Saman flagging off the livestock vaccination team in Wajir on Thursday., October 12, 2023. [Mohamed Saman, Standard]

Saman said the county offered vaccination support for five days, complemented by FCDC's 14-day support, including deworming and other necessary treatments.

''The department also bought 15,00kg of native global grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) from the Wajir County Farmers Association and distributed it among farmers in Wajir County,'' he said.

Five years ago, an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in North Eastern counties left at least 13 people dead.

Hundreds have survived the haemorrhagic disease that leaves victims bleeding from most parts of their bodies, including the eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Blood is also passed through patients' faeces and urine.

Those who died are said to have consumed infected meat. Samples of the meat were tested by veterinary officers and found to contain the RVF virus.