Urgent Intervention Needed as Livestock Face Deadly Outbreak in Mundri
In Mundri, Western Equatoria State, a devastating outbreak is causing thousands of livestock to die, leaving owners like Jackson Monday in despair. With 47 cows already lost and more at risk, Monday fears the worst as the situation worsens.
The suspected disease, potentially Kolo or Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), is spreading rapidly, with reports of 15,000 livestock already dead. Simon Arun Waro, investigating the crisis, warns that without urgent government intervention, the remaining 60,000 cattle could also perish.
The economic impact on local communities is dire, as many rely on their livestock for their livelihoods. The urgency of the situation has prompted calls for immediate action and assistance from governmental authorities and partners.
As the crisis unfolds, the need for testing, treatment, and proper nutrition for the animals becomes increasingly crucial in preventing further devastation. The future of Mundri’s cattle and its people hangs in the balance, awaiting a swift and effective response to combat this deadly outbreak.