Peste des petits ruminants

Uganda

SMALL RUMINANT POPULATION (goat-sheep): 12.449.670 - 3.410.370
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION FIRST/LAST OUTBREAK: First outbreak was confirmed in Karamoja region in July 2007. An epidemiological study carried out in 2011 confirmed presence of the virus all over the country.
CONTROL ACTIVITIES: Vaccination campaign is in place since 2007 with low coverage. National Strategic Plan already been drafted not yet validated.