The School of Veterinary Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, will conduct a mass vaccination exercise for campus cats and dogs from November 17, 2025, to January 15, 2026, as part of the ongoing Campus Cat Identity Initiative.

The campaign, led by veterinary staff and student volunteers, aims to improve the health and welfare of campus animals, many of which have become familiar figures within the university community. The exercise will provide routine vaccinations against common feline and canine diseases, alongside general health checks.

The vaccination drive builds on the Campus Cat Identity Initiative, jointly launched earlier this year by the University Relations Office (URO) and the Quality Assurance and Planning Office (QAPO) to recognize and protect the welfare of KNUST’s long-known feline residents. The initiative introduced official identification cards for campus cats, beginning with two popular companions, Kwasi Joe and Kofi Sam, from the Main Administration enclave.

Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Professor Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe, said the vaccination exercise is a crucial step toward maintaining safe coexistence between the animals and the university community.

“The initiative underscores our responsibility to ensure a healthy, humane, and ecologically balanced campus,” he said.

Beyond disease prevention, the exercise seeks to strengthen positive human–animal relations and promote awareness of responsible pet care. Members of the university community are encouraged to cooperate with the veterinary teams by providing information and assisting in the safe handling of their animals during the process.

The vaccines to be used have been donated by Dr. Emmanuel Allege-Cudjoe, Chief Veterinary Officer of Ghana.