DODOMA, April 10 -- THE Livestock Vaccination and Identification Programme has reached 64.5 per cent nationwide, with the government planning to spend 30.8bn/- for the second phase in the next financial year.

Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Ngwasi Kamani, said this in Dodoma yesterday, noting that the government recognises the importance of vaccination in controlling livestock diseases.

She was responding to a question from Special Seats MP Maririta Kivunges question, asked on her behalf by Silvia Sigula.

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