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Vétérinaires sans Frontières Germany (VSF-G)

Project Title

Rabies Vaccination Campaign

Project Location

Kathonzweni, Muvau/Kikumini, Wote/Nziu, Kalawa, Kitundu/Kithungo, Ukia, and Nguu/Masumba Wards

Project Duration

Start Date: September 2025
End Date: 2030

Project Key Activities

  • Joint work plan development and implementation with the County Veterinary Department
  • Procurement and administration of 15,000 rabies vaccines
  • Public awareness and sensitization on rabies prevention
  • Data collection and vaccination monitoring across targeted wards

Project Key Outputs

  • 15,000 dogs vaccinated against rabies
  • 7 wards covered
  • Increased awareness on rabies control and responsible pet ownership

Project Achievements

  • Strengthened County-VSF-G collaboration on animal health initiatives
  • Reduction in reported rabies cases in the target wards
  • Enhanced community participation and trust in veterinary services

Project Progress

Status: Ongoing – initial phase successfully completed with all 15,000 vaccines administered and continuous monitoring in place toward 2030 target

Project Impact Summary (Key Performance Indicators)

IndicatorAchievement
Farmers Reached:
  • Improved animal and human health safety
  • Reduced risk of rabies transmission
  • Strengthened veterinary public health systems
  • Progress toward “Zero by 2030” Rabies-Free Makueni
Youth/Women/VMGs Engaged: 3,200 households (estimated)
Employment Created:
  • 750 (as vaccinators, mobilizers, and community sensitization agents)
  • 35 short-term vaccination support jobs created
Value Chains Supported:Livestock (Animal Health)
Productivity/Income Change:
  • Reduced animal mortality and treatment costs
  • Improved livestock productivity and public health outcomes