Russia and Sierra Leone Strengthen Veterinary Cooperation

A meeting was held in Freetown on August 18, 2025, between Rosselkhoznadzor representatives and Sierra Leone's First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Teresa Dick. The meeting continued discussions started during a June meeting with the Sierra Leonean Ambassador to Russia, Mohamed Yongawa. The Russian side presented a list of vaccines developed by the All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Health, which can combat diseases in farm animals. These vaccines are tailored to the local virus circulation patterns and are updated annually, with 10 new vaccines registered since the beginning of 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• The meeting between Rosselkhoznadzor and Sierra Leone's First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security focused on veterinary cooperation, including the development and delivery of Russian vaccines.
• The All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Health has registered 10 new vaccines since the beginning of 2025, targeting diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, plague of small ruminants, bird flu, and rabies.
• Special attention was paid to personnel training, as the Deputy Minister emphasized the shortage of professionals in the agro-industrial complex in Sierra Leone.
• The Russian delegation highlighted the capabilities of VNIIZG's Training Center for training and advanced training of veterinary specialists.
• The parties agreed to further develop identified issues and expressed their readiness for an open and constructive dialogue.

Statistics:

• Since the beginning of 2025, 10 new vaccines have been registered by the All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Health.
• These new vaccines cover various diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease, plague of small ruminants, bird flu, and rabies.

Sources:

• "Russia and Sierra Leone Strengthen Veterinary Cooperation" by 2022 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (*.link).