ProgRESSVet East Africa
About the Program
ProgRESSVet East Africa is an education and training program for animal health and veterinary professionals across the region. The program is designed to support participants as they develop the knowledge, skills, and relationships necessary to excel and contribute to economic development through their daily work.
History of the Program
First Phase
Years: 2019 - 2023
Countries: Uganda, Kenya
Participants: 73
Second Phase
Years: 2024 - Ongoing
Countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Participants: 105
Distribution of ProgRESSVet East Africa Participants by Administrative Area of Work (as of October 2025)
Numbers of participants per work location
Uganda Administrative Unit: District
Kenya Administrative Unit: County
Tanzania Administrative Unit: District
Important ports of entry
Since 2019, CAHFS has trained concurrent cohorts of learners in Kenya and Uganda, and in 2025 added training in Tanzania as part of the program's regional growth and expansion.
Program Reports
Past ProgRESSVet East Africa Programs:
Project report: East Africa (2019-2023)
Courses
ProgRESSVet East Africa courses target knowledge and skills for veterinary professionals in the following areas:
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In 2027, ProgRESSVet will launch cohorts in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. If you are interested in being part of the ProgRESSVet East Africa Program in any of these countries please take a look at the list of participant qualifications.
Participant selection is conducted in collaboration with in-country partners. To learn more about the selection process and how to apply:
ProgRESSVet East Africa Participant Qualifications
Required
- Veterinary degree conferred by an accredited University
- Applicants should have at least 1-2 years of experience working as a veterinarian in the field of food animal or food safety
- Must be registered with the veterinary board in your country and be able to provide CPD registration number
- Moderate experience in handling epidemiological data
- Strong self-motivation and personal interest in completing the program
- Possibility of attending a limited number of face-to-face activities to complement the online training
- Have a laptop and/or computer
- Willingness to dedicate 6-8 hours per week to training, in addition to regular duties, for the duration of the training
Preferred
- Between 5 -10 years of experience working as a veterinarian
- Previous experience with online education
Commitment required by the Veterinary Service
- Written confirmation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor supporting the applicant’s suitability and ability to meet program requirements
- Written confirmation from the immediate supervisor that the applicant will be able to spend at least 6 hours per week of their workday on the training program.
Partners in the Region
Kenya
- Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)
- The Kenya Women Veterinary Association (KWA)
- The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB)
- Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA)
Tanzania
- Tanzania Directorate of Veterinary Services
Uganda
- Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Biosecurity (COVAB) at Makerere University
- Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA)
- Uganda Veterinary Board (UVB)
Other Regional Partners
- African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources