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vaccination campaign for carnivores in Kampala

16 April 2025

KAMPALA, Uganda — The government, in partnership with conservationists, has launched a 10-year initiative aimed at protecting Uganda’s large carnivores, such as lions, leopards, and hyenas. The Strategic Action Plan for Large Carnivore Conservation in Uganda seeks to address major threats, including poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict.

The plan, launched during the National Wildlife Conservation Conference 2025, aims to increase the population of large carnivores by 30%, enhancing ecological balance and tourism. Uganda’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Tom Butime, emphasized the need for collective efforts in wildlife preservation.