UNMIS veterinary clinic inaugurated in Bor

By Philip Thon Aleu

February 24, 2009 (BOR TOWN) — A veterinary clinic built by India battalion, Sector three of the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) has been inaugurated in Bor County on Tuesday February 24.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Jonglei Minister for Agriculture Biar Deng Biar hailed the UNMIS for the provided assistance which could be an encouragement to the ministry as well.

“This is a very big occasion and it will encourage the ministry of animals’ resource to do more,” the minister further said.

UNMIS veterinary head Doctor Ajah Kumar of Sector three, under Col. Sameer Bhaduria based in Malakal, told reporters after the ceremony that India herbs-made drugs have been availed to deal with common diseases his team couldn’t managed perfectly last year.

“We could not control East Cost Fever 100% last time because we had no specific drugs,” he said adding that curative medicines are now in stock to halt the tick caused animals’ illness.

In December 2008, India veterinary doctors carried a four-day animal treatment in Bor Town where up to 4,000 cattle were either vaccinated or sprayed. Cattle are core of Jonglei communities’ economy including exchange for dowry alongside being highly consumed by children.

The animals also play a vital role in sparking inter-tribal clashes as young men struggle to claim wealth sovereignty in tribal linearity. Bor County leader Mabior, whose locals are prime beneficiaries appreciated the UNMIS efforts and pledged for excellent relationship saying “we shall continue with you in a better manner.”

The single roomed clinic will ease India veterinary officer Nayan Jyoti’s team in Bor work including continuous treatment, Ajay Kumar says. A six days campaign for cattle treatment is scheduled for next Monday, the UNMIS officers also revealed today.

(ST)