Uganda has launched a digital platform aimed at strengthening regulation in the veterinary sector, improving animal health services, and protecting farmers from unlicensed practitioners.
The Uganda Veterinary Council (UVC) Digital Database System was officially launched in Wandegeya, Kampala, during an event attended by veterinary professionals and sector stakeholders.
According to Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), the platform is designed to modernize the registration, licensing, and verification of veterinary practitioners across the country.
Speaking during the launch, State Minister for Animal Industry Hon. Bright Rwamirama described the initiative as a major milestone in Uganda’s journey toward digital transformation in animal health regulation.
“No more quack veterinary doctors,” the ministry said in a statement posted on X, underscoring government efforts to eliminate unqualified practitioners from the sector.
Rwamirama commended the Uganda Veterinary Council, its leadership, and development partners for supporting the creation of the system.
“He thanked and congratulated UVC, its leadership, and partners who have contributed to the development of this system,” MAAIF said.
The minister also expressed appreciation to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for providing financial and technical support that enabled the project to be implemented.
FAO in Uganda said the digital database will strengthen regulation of the veterinary profession while improving oversight and accountability in the sector.
“The system will strengthen regulation, enhance verification of licensed practitioners and support real-time management of Uganda’s veterinary workforce for improved service delivery,” FAO Uganda said in a statement on X.
The platform was developed with support from FAO under the Empowering Veterinary Paraprofessional Entrepreneurs Project.
Officials said the system will allow farmers, livestock owners, and other stakeholders to verify whether veterinary practitioners are licensed and recognized by the Uganda Veterinary Council.
The move is expected to boost confidence in veterinary services and improve disease prevention and response in Uganda’s livestock sector.
Uganda’s livestock industry plays a critical role in the country’s economy, supporting millions of households through dairy, beef, poultry, and other animal-related enterprises.
However, the sector has faced challenges linked to unqualified practitioners, poor regulation, and limited access to reliable veterinary information.
By digitizing records and licensing processes, authorities expect to improve efficiency, transparency, and monitoring of veterinary professionals across the country.
The launch also reflects broader efforts by the Ugandan government to adopt digital technologies in agriculture and animal health management to improve service delivery and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods.
