FG intensifies efforts to tackle PPR disease affecting sheep, goats
Federal Ministry of Livestock Development intensifies efforts against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a viral disease affecting sheep and goats. A two-day technical meeting in Abuja on March 17, 2026, brought together experts to assess disease burden and develop data-driven solutions. Chief Veterinary Officer Samuel Anzaku emphasized the need for reliable databases to guide targeted interventions and government planning. Director Patience Tomoh highlighted PPR's impact on smallholder livelihoods, food security, and livestock trade. Research aims to measure full economic impact for evidence-based control programs.