Gombe State Government starts a statewide livestock vaccination campaign aimed at preventing major animal diseases. The initiative is flagged as part of the 2025/2026 vaccination exercise and involves outreach intended to improve animal health and protect livelihoods.
Multiple outlets report that the campaign targets several key diseases, including Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). In addition to vaccination, one report highlights that officials urge farmers and herders to work with veterinary services and maintain peace as the exercise rolls out. The vaccination drive is described as supporting food security by safeguarding livestock and reducing the impact of outbreaks.
While coverage focuses on the commencement of the programme and the diseases covered, the emphasis differs slightly: one outlet frames it in terms of broader food-security and disease prevention goals, while another includes the names of officials involved and the calls for participation and peaceful cooperation during implementation.
