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September 24, 2026
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EU commits Sh7.38bn to help Africa eradicate livestock disease

EU commits Sh7.38bn to help Africa eradicate livestock disease

NAIROBI,Kenya, Sep 24— The European Union has committed Sh7.38 billion to accelerate Africa’s campaign to eradicate a contagious livestock disease threatening sheep and goats, with a further Sh5.90 billion expected…..

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The European Union has committed Sh7.38 billion to support Africa's efforts to eradicate the livestock disease Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), with potential to mobilise an additional Sh5.90 billion.

  • The total investment could reach approximately Sh13.29 billion.
  • Key players include the European Union, African governments, and international financial institutions.
  • The financing aims to strengthen vaccination programs and animal-health systems across the continent, crucial for pastoralists and smallholder farmers.

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