Wipe Out Rabies In Laikipia
Let Us Make Laikipia Kenya's First Rabies Free County!
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In Kenya, the
majority of annual rabies-related deaths occur where vaccination programs are
limited or non-existent, and where low income communities reside. The Laikipia
Rabies Vaccination Campaign (LRVC) begun in 2015 by the Mpala Research Centre
in order to provide real-time health benefits for these vulnerable communities,
as well as domestic animals and wildlife. Last year’s campaign saw over 4, 000
dogs vaccinated as a result of support from various partners that included
Bruce Ludwig, Laikipia
Wildlife Forum, the County Government
of Laikipia, and Ol Pejeta Conservancy among others.
In Laikipia, we know
that there are significant numbers of undocumented rabies cases in domestic
animals, wildlife and humans annually. Can the strategy of making Laikipia
Kenya’s first rabies free county really work? YES, but only if Laikipians as
well as County Government can work together to eradicate this deadly virus.
If we take
informed steps, we can significantly minimise exposure to rabies and accomplish
Kenya’s 2030 vision of being an entirely rabies free nation. We will however
not be able to reach this goal without your help.
The 2017 LRVC plans
to widen its scope and reach out to more people.
The campaign will
take place over the weekends in October and into November, if necessary. Our
goal is to vaccinate over 5,000 dogs and cats during this period. The campaign
will target approximately 20 communities bordering Mpala Research Centre as
well as Ol Jogi, Segera, Ol Pejeta, Loisaba, Ol Lentille, Karisia/Tumaren,
Naibunga, Lewa and Borana Conservancies.
Your support is
crucial to our efforts. The 2017 LRVC is predicted to cost approximately Ksh 2M
(USD $20, 000). The money will cover the costs of: Over 5000 Rabies vaccines, Transport,
accommodation and meals for all LRVC staff and volunteers during the campaign
and Production of rabies civic education material.
Vaccination of
domestic animals is a critical step that we should all participate in for the
protection of domestic animals, our already fragile wildlife population and
most importantly, public health.
In Laikipia, we know
that there are significant numbers of undocumented rabies cases in domestic
animals, wildlife and humans annually. Can the strategy of making Laikipia
Kenya’s first rabies free county really work? YES, but only if Laikipians as
well as County Government can work together to eradicate this deadly virus.
If we take
informed steps, we can significantly minimise exposure to rabies and accomplish
Kenya’s 2030 vision of being an entirely rabies free nation. We will however
not be able to reach this goal without your help.
The 2017 LRVC plans
to widen its scope and reach out to more people.
The campaign will
take place over the weekends in October and into November, if necessary. Our
goal is to vaccinate over 5,000 dogs and cats during this period. The campaign
will target approximately 20 communities bordering Mpala Research Centre as
well as Ol Jogi, Segera, Ol Pejeta, Loisaba, Ol Lentille, Karisia/Tumaren,
Naibunga, Lewa and Borana Conservancies.
Your support is
crucial to our efforts. The 2017 LRVC is predicted to cost approximately Ksh 2M
(USD $20, 000). The money will cover the costs of: Over 5000 Rabies vaccines, Transport,
accommodation and meals for all LRVC staff and volunteers during the campaign
and Production of rabies civic education material.
Vaccination of
domestic animals is a critical step that we should all participate in for the
protection of domestic animals, our already fragile wildlife population and
most importantly, public health.
