Giza Signs Protocol with October City Authority to Address Stray Dog Issues

The Giza Governorate, through its Veterinary Medicine Directorate, has signed a cooperation protocol with the Sixth of October City Development Authority and the city’s Board of Trustees. This initiative aims to enhance collaborative efforts to tackle the growing problem of stray dogs while ensuring public health and safety, alongside animal welfare and environmental considerations.

This protocol signing aligns with national directives and aims to implement the strategy targeting a “Rabies-Free Egypt by 2030.” The focus is on adopting scientific and sustainable solutions to manage stray animals and mitigate their health and environmental risks, in accordance with regulations governing the ownership of dangerous animals and dogs.

Dr. Ahmed El Ansary, Governor of Giza, stated that the signing of this cooperation protocol reflects the government’s commitment to applying scientific and sustainable solutions for managing stray animals, contributing to public health protection.

He noted that the protocol includes programs for sterilization and vaccination using the latest approved veterinary methods. This initiative represents a model for cooperation among relevant authorities through implementing sterilization and vaccination programs that achieve environmental balance, safeguard public safety, and adhere to principles of animal welfare. The governor reaffirmed ongoing efforts by the province to enhance its approach towards managing stray animals in line with applicable legislation and the national vision for achieving a “Rabies-Free Egypt by 2030.”.

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohamed Faris, Director of the Veterinary Medicine Directorate in Giza; Engineer Nader El-Sayed Zafra, Head of the Sixth of October City Development Authority; and Engineer Mohamed Fawzy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Sixth of October City.

Attendees emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration and coordination among concerned parties to implement the protocol’s provisions effectively, aiming to reduce stray dog populations and combat rabies while safeguarding public health and achieving environmental balance based on scientific principles and established regulations.