Advisory

IGAD and FAO warn of urgent need to strengthen rift valley fever (RVF) preparedness in Eastern Africa due to the torrential rainfall over the past weeks, combined with the forecasted above-average rainfall for April–May which elevates the risk of RVF outbreaks. (Click here to read more)

The October to December 2025 rangeland forage prediction points to regeneration & better pasture conditions expected along: . Northeastern Uganda (Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Napak, Abim, Amudat, & Nakapiripirit districts) Somalia (Bardera & Elwaq) Southeastern South Sudan (Kapoeta North, Kapoeta South & Budi) Kenya (West Pokot & Moyale KE) Southern Ethiopia…

RVF is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human, animal health and livestock in Eastern Africa region. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of risk and carrying out efficient and timely control measures challenging. To increase knowledge on RVF epidemiology and inform disease management…

The cross-border forage prediction model is an important planning and decision support tool aimed at informing the livestock and other relevant sectors on the seasonal outlooks on forage condition. It is also intended to form the basis for tailored advisories for anticipatory action. It covers the Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South…

The cross-border forage prediction model is an important planning and decision support tool aimed at informing the livestock and other relevant sectors on the seasonal outlooks on forage condition. It is also intended to form the basis for tailored advisories for anticipatory action. It covers the Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South…

The cross-border forage prediction model is an important decision support tool aimed at informing the livestock and other relevant sectors on the seasonal outlooks on forage condition. It covers the Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda borderland areas. Outlook for March-May 2024 Predicted wetter-than-normal conditions expected in most cross-border areas…

RVF is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human, animal health and livestock in Eastern Africa region. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of risk and carrying out efficient and timely control measures challenging. To increase knowledge on RVF epidemiology and inform disease management…

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human health, animal health, and livestock production, in the Eastern Africa Region and has also occurred in Mauritania. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of RVF risk and carrying out efficient and timely…

Encourage the private sector to scale up commercial fodder production business, and invest in the feed and fodder supply value chain. Close monitoring and institutionalisation of contingency plans in areas expected to have depressed rainfall performance and flooding for early action planning. Support water harvesting and conservation techniques in areas…