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Eritrea Project Highlights: Emergency support to vulnerable pastoralists and agropastoralists in response to lumpy skin disease outbreaks in the Gash Barka, Debub, Anseba and Maekel regions
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , ReliefWeb
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
. Objective To strengthen the resilience of pastoralist and agropastoralist livelihoods by improving the control of lumpy skin disease (LSD) through targeted vaccination, enhanced surveillance and community awareness in high-risk areas. Activities implemented • Procured 500 000 doses of LSD vaccine
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Key takeaway Activities implemented • Procured 500 000 doses of LSD vaccine and implemented targeted vaccination campaigns in hotspot and riverine areas.
Why this matters
The Eritrea project's focus on strengthening the resilience of pastoralist and agropastoralist livelihoods in response to lumpy skin disease outbreaks has significant implications for the country's food security and economic stability. With over 25 percent of the national livestock population vaccinated, the project has made a substantial impact on mitigating the spread of the disease. The training of 60 field veterinarians and animal health officers will also enhance the country's capacity for disease surveillance and response. Furthermore, the project's coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture demonstrates a commitment to efficient and effective vaccine deployment and response operations. As the project continues, it will be crucial to monitor its long-term effects on the livelihoods of vulnerable pastoralists and agropastoralists, as well as its potential to inform similar initiatives in other regions affected by lumpy skin disease. The project's success could have far-reaching consequences for Eritrea's agricultural sector and the well-being of its population.
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Category: disaster Published: July 20, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Objective To strengthen the resilience of pastoralist and agropastoralist livelihoods by improving the control of lumpy skin disease (LSD) through targeted vaccination, enhanced surveillance and community awareness in high-risk areas. Activities implemented • Procured 500 000 doses of LSD vaccine
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