This is a vital appointment for the future of livestock farming in the northern part of the country. On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM, the esplanade of the North Regional Delegation in Garoua will host the official institutional ceremony. Dr. Taïga will personally preside over the distribution of government support packages to key actors in the dairy value chain.
This government support, framed within the strategic PIISAH project (Agricultural and Animal Value Chain Investment and Integration Project), aims to address structural challenges faced by local dairy producers. By modernizing equipment, boosting productivity, professionalizing actors, and structuring the value chain, the State demonstrates its firm commitment to reducing import dependency and empowering local livestock farmers. For sector professionals, this field visit offers a long-awaited opportunity to see political commitments materialize into concrete, impactful actions.
Kaelé on the Front Line Against the Rabies Threat
Less than twenty-four hours later, focus will shift to the Extreme-North region. On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM, the town of Kaelé will host the official launch of the free anti-rabies vaccination campaign for pets.
This large-scale operation is integrated into the RACE project (Rabies Control and Elimination in Cameroon), a vital public health initiative. Animal rabies—a feared zoonotic disease transmissible to humans with a near-hundred percent fatality rate in the absence of rapid post-exposure treatment—represents a critical health security issue. By offering a fully free vaccination campaign, MINEPIA reaffirms
that protecting human health requires controlling animal health, fully embodying the cross-cutting « One Health » approach.
A Pragmatic Vision Close to Ground Realities
Through this meticulously organized double agenda, Dr. Taïga confirms his unwavering commitment to the hardworking populations of the Far North. Whether stimulating wealth creation through the dairy industry or safeguarding households against deadly zoonoses, the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries demonstrates proactive leadership.
Administrative authorities, traditional leaders, livestock farmers’ associations, and local populations across the North and Extreme-North regions are fully mobilized to extend a memorable welcome to the cabinet member. Following this field mission, the agro-pastoral sector in these regions will emerge strengthened, equipped, and far better protected against tomorrow’s challenges.
