By Our Reporter
NAMISINDWA
Namisindwa District Local Government has lifted the quarantine imposed on the district following a significant reduction in reported cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
The quarantine, which was imposed on July 15, 2026, was lifted effective September 8, 2026, according to a notice issued by the Chief Administrative Officer, Joseph Lomongin.
The decision follows an assessment by the District Veterinary Office, which reported an improvement in the FMD situation in the district.
However, the lifting of the quarantine does not exempt livestock owners, farmers and traders from complying with measures aimed at preventing and controlling the spread of the disease.
The district authorities have directed livestock owners to ensure that animals being moved to other sub counties or districts, or taken to livestock markets, have valid FMD vaccination cards as proof of vaccination.
Animals without valid vaccination documentation will not be allowed to move or enter livestock markets.
Meanwhile, the Namisindwa District LC5 Chairperson, Emma Bwayo, said the district lost more than 87 cows before the quarantine was imposed due to the disease.
Bwayo urged farmers to embrace vaccination of all their livestock to prevent further losses and the spread of FMD.
He also cautioned residents to be vigilant when making payments, saying transactions should be made through the designated e-cash system.
Bwayo urged residents not to give money to individuals claiming to be collecting payments on behalf of the authorities, but instead use the official payment system.
