City helps with nearly 2,600 FMD vaccinations in the metro

City helps with nearly 2,600 FMD vaccinations in the metro

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Coordinating Team says it will continue supporting efforts to contain the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the metro, as authorities work to safeguard livestock and local farmers.   According to the City, the team was activated last month after the disease was declared a national disaster.   Over the past month, one of the key interventions has been providing enforcement escorts for veterinary tea…

Cape Town declares national disaster for Foot and Mouth Disease

Cape Town: The Disaster Coordinating Team of the City of Cape Town was first activated on February 17, 2026 in response to the declaration of a national disaster for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).   Reportedly, the City of Cape Town responded to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak which is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre. Apart from weekly meetings of the Disaster Coordinating Team (DCT), the City representatives also joined si…