Over a million of animals vaccinated in Somali and Oromia regions

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  • Community animal health Workers receiving a briefing from an ICRC colleague about the vaccination site and target for the day.
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  • Community animal health worker conducting final preparation to start the vaccination.
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  • Animals to be vaccinated include camels, cattle, sheep, goats and donkeys.
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  • Community animal health worker vaccinating sheep and goats at Qubi vaccination site.
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  • ‘‘I am not sure our animals would survive without the vaccination and other services provided by the Red Cross” – Siyad Mahamud, resident of Qubi district.
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  • ‘‘The vaccination campaign has brought many benefits to the community, including easy access to livestock vaccination, improved health of the animals and avoiding security risks to receive the services.’’ – Kamil Ahmed, head of Qubi district livestock office.
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  • In conflict and violence-affected areas, the ICRC is implementing a program that comprises livestock vaccination, animal health treatment and training of community animal health workers.
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