CM for effective measures to control spread of lumpy skin disease.

PESHAWAR -- Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Monday directed to expedite preventive measures to stop spread of lumpy skin disease in animals.

He issued these directives while chairing a meeting on lumpy skin disease in cattle.

During the meeting, the officials concerned gave a briefing to the participants about the latest situation of the disease in the province.

The first case of lumpy skin disease in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was reported in April this year in Dera Ismail Khan and presently 25 districts of the province have been partially affected by the disease.

The chief minister directed the authorities concerned to intensify preventive measures against the disease and devise an effective monitoring system to keep an eye on the situation in all districts.

He also directed the finance and livestock departments to finalise funds for procurement of more vaccines for the treatment of lumpy skin disease.

The provincial government, Khan assured, will provide all financial resources for this purpose on priority basis.

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