The Karamoja region of Uganda has made notable progress in some aspects of veterinary service development and disease control during the last 20 years.
Uganda has shown clear commitment to veterinary privatisation relative to some other countries, and has been part of the successful global campaign to eradicate rinderpest.
However, the potential benefits of privatization and community-based approaches have not been fully realized, and the control of important livestock diseases is still a major challenge.
This Evidence Brief discusses how these veterinary governance issues affect services and disease control in Karamoja, and proposes how coordination can be strengthened.
