Critical Containment Response Plan

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October 2026
7 OctNew Era
… Cabinet has since approved a Critical Containment Response Plan, which includes the establishment of a containment buffer zone in the Karasburg Veterinary District. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah moves to protect farmers, trade
6 OctThe Namibian
… The Critical Containment Response Plan, approved by Cabinet on 4 October 2026, includes establishing a containment buffer zone in the Karasburg Veterinary District to prevent the disease from spreading to unaffected regions. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah Addresses Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak and Calls for National Cooperation
6 OctInformanté
… President Nandi-Ndaitwah explained that the Critical Containment Response Plan, approved by Cabinet on 4 October 2026, includes establishing a containment buffer zone in the Karasburg Veterinary District to prevent the disease from spreading to unaffected regions. …
FMD cases rise to 127

Agriculture & Land

President says Government containing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is implementing measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak while protecting farmers, livestock businesses and Namibia's meat export markets. As of 5 October, 127 positive cases had been recorded across 15 farms, with Government establishing 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks across the //Kharas region to monitor and control livestock movement.

7 October 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 7 October

President says Government containing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is implementing measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak while protecting farmers, livestock businesses and Namibia's meat export markets. As of 5 October, 127 positive cases had been recorded across 15 farms, with Government establishing 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks across the //Kharas region to monitor and control livestock movement.
7 October 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 October

President calls for national cooperation on foot-and-mouth disease
President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on 23 September in the Karasburg Veterinary District of the //Kharas Region, calling for national cooperation to contain the disease, prevent its spread, and protect the livestock and meat industry that sustains families and communities.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
FMD cases rise to 127 across 15 farms in //Kharas
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that 127 confirmed foot-and-mouth disease cases have been detected across 15 farms in //Kharas Region as of 5 October 2026, with surveillance teams having inspected 29,313 animals across 68 farms and 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks established in the region. Cabinet has approved a Critical Containment Response Plan that includes establishing a containment buffer zone in the Karasburg Veterinary District and strengthening biosecurity measures along borders with Botswana and South Africa.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →