President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned Uganda\u2019s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine, marking a major breakthrough in the country\u2019s livestock sector and scientific innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vaccine, named NAROVAC-ATV1, was unveiled on Friday at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute in Namulonge. It is designed to combat tick-borne diseases, which have long posed a serious threat to cattle farmers across Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at the commissioning, Museveni described the development as a \u201clasting solution\u201d to a problem that has significantly affected livestock productivity and farmers\u2019 incomes. \u201cThe cow now kills the tick,\u201d he said, emphasizing the vaccine\u2019s role in reversing the long-standing burden of tick infestations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tick-borne diseases have historically forced farmers to rely on chemical acaricides, which can be costly and harmful when misused. According to the President, the introduction of NAROVAC-ATV1 will reduce dependence on these toxic chemicals, lower the cost of livestock production, and improve the overall health of Uganda\u2019s cattle population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Museveni also hailed the innovation as part of Uganda\u2019s broader shift toward science-led development. He commended local scientists for their work and reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to investing in research and innovation as a driver of national transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The launch of the vaccine is expected to boost confidence among cattle keepers and strengthen Uganda\u2019s agricultural sector, which remains a backbone of the country\u2019s economy. Experts say the breakthrough could position Uganda as a leader in veterinary science within the region, while improving livelihoods for thousands of farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government has pledged continued support to research institutions to ensure more homegrown solutions are developed to address key challenges in agriculture and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned Uganda\u2019s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine, marking a major breakthrough in the country\u2019s livestock sector and scientific innovation. The vaccine, named NAROVAC-ATV1, was unveiled on Friday at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute in Namulonge. It is designed to combat tick-borne diseases, which have long posed a serious threat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27983,"featured_media":42529,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_paywall_metabox":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[356],"tags":[31,8687,10025,119],"class_list":["post-42528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-big-story","tag-featured","tag-naro","tag-narovac","tag-uganda-news"],"yoast_head":"\n