More than a dozen pigs die from swine fever in Aru in one week

More than a dozen pigs have died from a disease related to swine fever in the Nio Kamule chiefdom, in the Aru territory of Ituri province. Local civil society warns of the rapid spread of the disease, with many pigs showing concerning symptoms. They are calling on authorities to intervene quickly, particularly through a vaccination campaign and strengthened veterinary controls. Pig farming is crucial for the local economy and food security for households.