Sudan’s Livestock Sector Warns of Crisis After 100% Rise in Rift Valley Fever Vaccine Prices

Sudan’s livestock industry has raised serious concerns following the Finance Ministry’s decision to increase the price of the Rift Valley Fever vaccine for the third time, warning that the move could have severe repercussions for the country’s livestock sector and export economy.

According to sector data obtained by Al-Rai Al-Sudani, the vaccine price jumped from SDG 3,500 to SDG 7,000 per milliliter, bringing the cost of a full 100ml dose to SDG 700,000 — a spike that industry experts described as “unrealistic and economically harmful.”

Import Monopoly Sparks Controversy

Khalid Mohammed Khair (Wafi), Secretary of the Livestock Division, stated that the actual import cost per dose does not exceed 50 cents, with transport fees under 20 cents.
He attributed the surge in prices to monopolized vaccine imports controlled by a few entities unable to meet market demand, warning that the situation could fuel corruption and destabilize local supply chains.

Smuggling Adds to the Sector’s Woes

The crisis is compounded by ongoing smuggling of female sheep and camels since 2019, which has drained Sudan’s livestock wealth and caused major losses in tax and foreign exchange revenues.
Wafi urged the government to open public tenders for vaccine imports to ensure transparency and fair competition.

Calls for Stronger Oversight and Veterinary Authority

He further emphasized the need to grant the Veterinary Supplies Authority full regulatory powers to guarantee efficient vaccine distribution and safeguard the livestock industry.
According to Wafi, enhanced oversight and transparent procurement are the only ways to rescue Sudan’s animal wealth and sustain one of its most vital economic sectors.