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Authorities have banned pig trading and movement in Bugesera and Rusizi districts, Rwanda, following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).

Dr. Fabrice Ndayisenga, Head of Department for Animal Resources Research and Technology Transfer at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), said the ban took effect on April 10, stressing that "the disease has neither vaccine nor treatment."

So far, the outbreak has killed 60 pigs, 53 in Rusizi and seven in Bugesera. At least five deaths are being reported daily.

As of April 13, 2026, the disease had affected seven sectors: Nyakabuye, Muganza, Gitambi, Bugarama, Nzahaha, and Gashonga in Rusizi, and Ngeruka in Bugesera. Nine farms have been impacted, with Rusizi accounting for the majority of cases and serving as the epicentre.

Authorities have urged farmers to enforce strict biosecurit

Pig movement suspended in Rwandan districts following ASF outbreak

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