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Headed by KWS Field Veterinary Officer Dr. Edward Kariuki this Unit has been equipped with a custom-designed vehicle and all the necessary equipment including a refrigerator, dart gun, VHF radios, GPS, camera, binoculars as well as all the medicines and equipment required for rapid and effective veterinary response.
A Sheldrick Trust driver and veterinary assistant called Julius Kyalo supports Dr. Edward Kariuki along with two experienced Kenya Wildlife Service capture rangers.
The Amboseli Mobile Veterinary Unit has been operational since May 2014.
The Southern Conservation area in August 2024 experienced warm and hot weather. Two cases of veterinary concern were attended during the month.
Read moreThe Southern Conservation Area experienced warm and hot weather throughout May and June 2024. In The Unit attended to 4 cases in May and 2 in June. The vet team took a break during the month of June and hence few cases were attended.
Read moreThe SWT/KWS Mara Mobile Veterinary Unit attended to 4 Cases in April 2024.
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