Priority Diseases
What does the term “priority diseases” mean in livestock vaccination programmes?
Priority diseases are diseases considered highly important because they cause major economic losses, high mortality, reduced productivity, or public health risks
What is the recommended vaccine storage temperature range?
2°C and 8°C
What is VITAL 2 in full?
The Veterinary Innovations Transforming Animal Health and Livelihoods 2
What is GALVmed in full?
Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines
Name any three priority livestock diseases highlighted in the presentation
CCPP, SGP, PPR, CBPP, LSD
Why should vaccines not be stored on refrigerator doors?
Refrigerator doors experience frequent temperature fluctuations
Which two counties were identified as the VITAL 2 exemplar counties?
Name two commercial partners
Jovac, Hester Biosciences, MCI Sante Animale, MSD
Which disease is mainly targeted before the rainy season due to increased vector activity?
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)
Explain the purpose of conditioning ice packs before transporting vaccines.
Prevents vaccines from freezing by allowing ice packs to warm slightly before use, protecting freeze-sensitive vaccines.
Which ASAL counties were identified for scale-up beyond the exemplar counties?
Samburu, Isiolo, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Marsabit
Where is the headquarters of MCI Sante Animale?
Morocco
Why is vaccination timing important for diseases such as CBPP, CCPP, PPR, and SGP?
Proper timing ensures animals develop immunity before disease outbreaks or periods of high transmission risk, reducing losses and improving disease control.
What are the immediate actions a frontline worker should take if a cool box thermometer reads 12°C during field vaccination? (at least 3)
* Stop vaccine use temporarily
* Move vaccines to the correct temperature range
* Replace or add conditioned ice packs
* Monitor temperatures closely
* Report the cold chain breach if necessary
What is the role of cooperatives and farmer bootcamps in expanding vaccination coverage?
They help mobilize farmers, increase awareness, improve vaccine uptake, and strengthen community participation in disease prevention programmes
How many ruminant vaccines does Hester Biosciences have on their product portfolio
Six
Which channels can you use to mobilize communities for a vaccination campaign (at least 3)
Chiefs, local radio, elders, church/ baraza, cooperatives
A vaccinator reconstitutes a vaccine too early and keeps it in direct sunlight during a long vaccination exercise. Describe the likely effects on vaccine potency and campaign success (at least 4)
Exposure to heat and sunlight can destroy vaccine potency, leading to vaccination failure, weak immunity in animals, disease outbreaks, and loss of farmer confidence
Explain how the “last-mile implementation engine” approach by KVA supports national livestock vaccination coverage in Kenya.
Strengthens coordination between county governments, veterinary professionals, community animal health workers, cooperatives, and farmers to ensure vaccines reach remote livestock populations effectively and efficiently.
Which three diseases are targeted by Jovac's trivalent combo vaccine
PPR, SGP and CCPP