EU pledges Sh7.38 billion to eradicate livestock disease in Africa

The European Union has pledged Sh7.38 billion to accelerate the eradication of PPR, a deadly livestock disease affecting sheep and goats across Africa. A further Sh5.9 billion could be mobilized through blended financing, taking the potential investment to Sh13.29 billion.AU-IBAR director Dr Huyam Salih says funding must translate into stronger veterinary services, reliable vaccine supplies, improved surveillance and coordinated action across borders. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKNc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.om/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1TV Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #kbcchannel1 #news #kbclive