SMALL RUMINANT POPULATION (goat-sheep): 550.000 - 450.000

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION FIRST/LAST OUTBREAK: Despite the occurrence of PPR in East Africa, Djibouti has never reported the disease. However study published in December 2018 shown a widespread occurrence of PPR virus antibodies in small ruminants in Djibouti with low prevalence.

CONTROL ACTIVITIES: Currently there is no vaccination. Controls at import/export are in place and applied to any flock.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Small ruminant account for more than 80 percent of the livestock population and play significant economic and social role.