The legal, trade and compliance implications of Namibia’s FMD outbreak
Namibia experienced a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on September 23, 2026. The outbreak happened in the Karasburg state veterinary district of the ||Kharas region. This area was previously a recognized foot-and-mouth disease-free zone. The situation led to the suspension of the country's free status. Consequently, exports have been halted.
Since being confirmed on 23 September 2026, Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has escalated into a major regional livestock trade issue. The outbreak occurred within the World Organisation for Animal Health-recognised FMD-free zone in the Karasburg state veterinary district of the ||Kharas region, prompting the suspension of Namibia’s recognised FMD-free status and halting exports to […] The post The legal, trade and compliance implications of Namibia’s FMD outbreak appeared first on The Namibian .