SIMIYU, June 17 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched a nationwide livestock vaccination and identification campaign aimed at boosting productivity in the livestock sector and enhancing its contribution to the national economy.

The four-year initiative, spanning from the 2024/2025 to 2028/2029 financial years, will cost 216bn/-. It involves the vaccination and identification of cattle, goats, sheep and poultry, to reduce livestock mortality from preventable diseases and improve yields.

Speaking at the launch event held on Monday in Bariadi District, Simiyu Region, President Samia described the campaign as a transformative step that will modernise livestock keeping and strengthen export potential.

“This nationwide campaign...