Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak declared a national disaster

13 February 2026, National Disaster Management Centre

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak has been classified as a National Disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2002.

This declaration enables coordinated action across all spheres of government to contain the outbreak, protect livestock, and safeguard livelihoods and food security in South Africa.

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