DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 2 -- THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) by 2030, positioning Tanzania as a continental leader in Africas fight against the devastating livestock disease.

Opening the National Workshop for the Review and Evaluation of the PPR National Strategy in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Agnes, said the countrys strong investments and political will have made Tanzania a model for Africas eradication campaign.

“The livestock sector remains a cornerstone of Tanzanias economy, contributing 6.2 per cent to the national GDP and supporting more than 5 million households,” she said.

“Sheep and goats...