By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala
To counter the increasing proximity and intensity of the risk of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) crossing over to Namibia from South Africa, the former aims to take proactive actions with accelerated prevention and preparedness measures.
Preliminary estimates indicate that an investment of approximately N$1.5 billion will be required to complement the already-approved N$57 million for said measures. The allocation of these funds aim to adequately protect a livestock sector valued at N$15 billion and preserve the country’s vital market access.
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