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Originally published by KBC County NewsJune 8, 2026
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KWS launches regional laboratory unit at Lewa Conservancy
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a regional veterinary laboratory at Lewa Conservancy in Meru County to strengthen disease surveillance, research, and rapid response across Northern Kenya. The initiative is aimed at protecting wildlife, improving livestock health, an..
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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a new regional veterinary laboratory at Lewa Conservancy in Meru County to bolster disease surveillance and response across Northern Kenya.
- The Northern Kenya Veterinary Laboratory is a collaborative initiative involving five organizations, including KWS, Lewa Conservancy, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Kenya.
- The facility establishes a regional One Health platform to enhance the health of wildlife, livestock, and communities.
- Opened by KWS Director General Professor Erastus Kanga, the laboratory aims to strengthen preparedness against emerging and transboundary animal diseases in a region where pastoralist livelihoods and significant wildlife populations coexist.
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