Egypt Bans Poisoning of Street Dogs, Rolls Out Humane National Strategy

Egypt has officially banned the poisoning of street dogs under a new unified national strategy to manage the country’s stray animal population. The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced the plan, which establishes scientific and veterinary standards across state institutions.

The initiative follows directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and aims to replace inhumane methods with structured, humane approaches. The strategy includes restructuring veterinary policies and ensuring all agencies adhere to the new standards.

Animal welfare advocates have long criticized the poisoning of stray dogs as cruel and ineffective. The new policy signals a shift toward more sustainable and ethical management practices.

Details on implementation and enforcement are expected to be released in the coming weeks. The strategy is part of broader efforts to address public health and safety concerns related to stray animals.

Article and image source: egyptindependent.com