25/05/2026
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THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR SUPERVISES THE LAUNCH OF LIVESTOCK VACCINATION IN ABYEI AREA:
Today, Monday, March 25, 2025, the Chief Administrator of the Abyei Special Administrative Area H.E. Justice Charles Abyei Jok, attended the kickoff of the livestock vaccination campaign (cattle and livestock), overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Resources, and Fisheries of the Abyei Special Administrative Area, led by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Resources, and Fisheries, Hon. Ngolueth Dut Piot, together with the Director General and his team, and in the presence of the Paramount Chief Dr. Bulabek Deng Kuol.
The vaccination campaign initially targets 2,000 head of cattle. According to the General Director of the Ministry, Mr. Deng Guc, all cattle have been brought from neighboring villages to Wunruk for vaccination, which will cover all diseases and epidemics affecting livestock in general.
During the launch, the leaders participated in administering the first vaccinations to livestock, including cattle, small ruminants, and poultry, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening the livestock sector and supporting local communities. Following the official launch at Wunruk, veterinary teams immediately began the wider vaccination exercise to ensure livestock are protected against common diseases.
In his statement, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Ngolueth Dut Piot conveyed that the Ministry of Agriculture has formally initiated the vaccination process in the area subsequent to their communications.
This is the kickoff, supervised by the Chief Administrator H.E. Justice Charles Abyei Jok, and the vaccination will continue for twenty days. The Minister emphasized that the campaign forms part of ongoing efforts to improve animal production, food security, and the livelihoods of pastoralist communities across the ares. In conclusion, we thank everyone for their cooperation with the ministry for the benefit of the area in preserving our diverse resources.
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