Brief Introduction
Animal Health Department
The Animal Health Department is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the health and well-being of livestock and wildlife. It works to prevent, control, and eradicate animal diseases, ensuring food safety, public health, and sustainable agricultural practices. The department collaborates with veterinary professionals, farmers, and international organizations to implement regulations, provide health services, and respond to disease outbreaks. Through its efforts, the Animal Health Department plays a vital role in maintaining the nation’s animal resources and supporting economic growth in the agricultural sector.
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Adan Cabi Samatar
Director of Animal Health Department
Adan Cabdi Samatar is the director of the Animal Health Department, bringing extensive expertise in veterinary science and animal health management. Under his leadership, the department focuses on improving disease prevention and control strategies for livestock and wildlife. His commitment to safeguarding animal welfare plays a crucial role in supporting the country’s agricultural sector and public health.
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Department's Functions
This is our Roles and Responsibilities;
- Preparing, implementing and monitoring programs for improving livestock health and veterinary services
- To provide and scale up livestock disease control, surveillance and emergency
preparedness - To control and regulate the livestock laboratory and quality control services
- Serve as chief veterinary officer and responsible for registration of private and public veterinary practitioners.
Department’s Mission
The mission of the Animal Health Department is to protect and enhance the health of animals through proactive disease prevention, control, and management. By ensuring the well-being of livestock and wildlife, the department aims to promote food safety, public health, and sustainable agricultural development, while supporting the livelihoods of farmers and contributing to national economic growth.
Service Brochure
The mandate of the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry is to formulate and oversight policies and regulations for development of sustainable livestock and animal husbandry value chains in Puntland.
Departments Core Values
“The Ministry is guided by the following core values:
1. Professionalism : Ensure and maintain high standards in the discharge of responsibilities and delivery of services
2. Integrity: Uphold honesty and strong moral principles in all the decisions and Actions
3. Transparency: Uphold openness in all activities and provision of services
4. Meritocracy: Uphold competitiveness in staff recruitment, placement and promotion.
5. Equity: Puntland Civil service should be an equal opportunity employer for all citizens regardless of gender or political affiliation.
protect and enhance the health of animals through proactive disease prevention, control, and management. By ensuring the well-being of livestock and wildlife, the department aims to promote food safety, public health, and sustainable agricultural development, while supporting the livelihoods of farmers and contributing to national economic growth.
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How we Operate
The Animal Health Department operates by implementing strategies to prevent, control, and manage animal diseases. It works closely with veterinarians, farmers, and international organizations to monitor animal health, enforce disease control regulations, and respond to outbreaks. The department provides vaccination campaigns, disease surveillance, and health advisory services to ensure the well-being of livestock and protect public health. By promoting animal welfare and preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases, the department plays a critical role in safeguarding the livestock industry and supporting national food security.
