Turkana
Kick Hydatidosis and Rabies out of Turkana
The project intends to contribute to elimination of Hydatidosis and rabies from Turkana through humane dog population control through, deworming and vaccination activities. Therefore, a five-year partnership between the county government of Turkana and Kenya Women Veterinary Association was forged towards elimination of Hydatidosis and Rabies from Turkana.
| Participants | Participants | Participants | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Karani | Winnie Bitutu | Cyrus Makau | Desmond Tutu |
| Ruphline Anyango | Naomi Kibet | Mohsin Likoniwallah | Brenda Kimetto |
| Esther Bosibori | Purity Kwamboka | Paul Kang’ethe | Dennis Otieno |
| Grace Maina | Mercy Chepkirui | Steve Chemuliti | Grace Atieno |
| Emily Kathambi | Veronica Ochieng’ | James Ombati | |
| Cecilia Njoroge | Alice Seda | Jael Jeptoo | |
| Elvis Madara | Dadius Bichanga | Rosalia Makau |
- County government of Turkana
- Kenya Veterinary Association
- Agency for Cross-border Pastoralists Development (APaD)
- VSF Germany
- Lotus Kenya Action for Development organization (LOKADO)
- Turkana Pastoralists Development Organization (TUPADO)
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- BROOKE East Africa
- To vaccinate at least 600 animals against Rabies in Turkana.
- Collect samples for lab confirmation of Hydatidosis in Turkana
- Community sensitization on zoonotic diseases
- Capacity building of animal health professionals
- Humane dog and cat sterilization
Deputy Governor Lotethiro meets delegation from Kenya Women Veterinary Association
15th March 2022
A delegation from the Kenya Women Veterinary Association led by Chairperson Dr. Marilyn Karani paid a courtesy call on Deputy Governor (DG) Peter Lotethiro at the County HQ.
Senior County Government officials present included Deputy County Secretary Robert Loyelei, County Executive for Agriculture, Pastoral Economy and Fisheries George Emoru, Chief Officer for Pastoral Economy and Fisheries Abdulahi Yusuf, Veterinary Services Deputy Director Jane Akale, Vet Officer for Disease and Vector Control Dr. Job Rono and Ministry of Health Representative Dr. Job Okemwa. Others were Executive Director Sam Kimeli and Programme Officer Cleophas Lokuta.
Turkana Field activities 2024
A total of 281 Dogs, Cats, Camels and Donkeys were dewormed and Vaccinated. 66 Dogs and Cats were neutered. 11 fecal samples, 30 serum, 24 whole blood and 14 blood smears were collected. These activities took place at Kalokol, Kakuma and Nanam
| Dates | Vaccination | Nuetering | Samples collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th APRIL 2024 | 24 | 9 | 79 |
| 18th APRIL 2024 | 108 | 28 | |
| 19h APRIL 2024 | 149 | 29 | 9 |
| Totals | 281 | 66 | 88 |
KICK HYDATIDOSIS OUT OF TURKANA 2024
Turkana Field activities 2023
On the 8th May 2023 the team travelled from Nairobi to Turkana – Kakuma where the campaigns were to take place.
During the activity, the following statistics were recorded regarding animal vaccination and neutering procedures. Dogs, cats, donkeys and a monkey were vaccinated, and a certain number of animals underwent neutering procedures. Furthermore, as part of the innitiative fecal samples were collected in an effort to controll hydatidosis.
KWVA was able to donate 504 sanitary packets to the 500 girls at Our Lady’s Girls secondary school-Kakuma
Finally, 10 Neem trees were planted at the compound at Kakuma ward offices.
KICK HYDATIDOSIS OUT OF TURKANA 2023
| Dates | Vaccination | Nuetering | Samples collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th May 2023 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 10th May 2023 | 84 | 26 | 6 |
| 11th May 2023 | 84 | 36 | 9 |
| Totals | 199 | 66 | 19 |
Challenges
- Low turn up of animals at vaccination site.
- Animal welfare concerns especially during restrain of dogs during vaccination.
Turkana Field activities 2022
On the 16th March 2022 the team travelled from Nairobi to Turkana – Kakuma where the campaigns were to take place.
The campaign took place in four selected sites based on the prevalence of zoonotic diseases in Turkana West. The four selected sites include: Kakuma, Kalobeyei center, Kalobeyei settlement and the refugee camp. The field activities included: surgical population control of dogs and cats through neutering and spaying as well as vaccination and deworming of dogs, cats and donkeys.
KICK HYDATIDOSIS OUT OF TURKANA 2022
| Dates | Vaccination | Spays | Castrations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th March 2022 | 98 | 7 | 19 |
| 18th March 2022 | 273 | 16 | 48 |
| Totals | 371 | 23 | 67 |
Challenges
- Turkana is a vast landmass that is primarily Arid and Semi-Arid (ASALs) with a population density of 13 persons per Km2
- Limited resources restricted the timeline and coverage of the vaccination, deworming and neutering activities.
- The large dog population and close animal-human interaction among the communities exacerbates spread of zoonotic diseases.
- Low turn up of animals at vaccination site.
- Animal welfare concerns especially during restrain of dogs during vaccination.
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