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Uganda: Abattoir Shut Down Over Poor Hygiene
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New Vision (Kampala)
26 March 2008
Posted to the web 27 March 2008
Dradenya Amazia
Kampala
THE district veterinary officer has closed the Moyo town abattoir over poor hygiene. Dr. Dominic Lali Mundugo-Ogo said he took the decision after investigating complaints from people living around the slaughter house about a terrible stench.
"No slaughter is allowed in the premises until the level of cleanliness meets the required sanitary standards," he ordered.
In a letter addressed to the town clerk dated March 13, Lali accused the town authorities of renting out the newly constructed modern abattoir to a school while neglecting the existing one. Over 100 boys of Moyo Town Secondary School, use the building as a dormitory.
He noted that there was no latrine and urinal for the students and ordered that they should leave.
The veterinary chief observed that rubbish, cow dung and blood clots were dumped near the abattoir, attracting droves of flies.
"The septic tank for draining the blood and water from the abattoir is not operational, producing foul smell to the people living nearby," he added.
Samuel Leku, the acting town clerk, was furious when reached for comment, saying he was busy.
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"I can't talk to you. I am going for a council meeting. You can write what you want," he said while storming out of office.
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