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East Africa - Uganda inoculation tsetse fly
East Africa - Uganda inoculation campaign by British against tsetse fly diseases in cattle - cattle and herdsmen
Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of an inoculation campaign against tsetse fly diseases in Uganda during the 1940s. The British army, with a strong imperial presence in East Africa at the time, spearheaded this public health initiative to protect local cattle and their herdsmen from the debilitating effects of the tsetse fly. The image shows a British army recruitment officer, dressed in uniform and holding a syringe, administering the inoculation to a curious cow. Surrounding the scene are a group of herdsmen, dressed in traditional African garb, observing the process with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The rugged terrain and open savannah in the background serve as a stark reminder of the challenging conditions faced by both the British soldiers and the local population. The inoculation campaign was a crucial part of the British imperial project in East Africa, as the region was a significant source of livestock and agricultural products for the British Empire. The tsetse fly, which spreads diseases such as sleeping sickness and nagana, posed a major threat to both the health of the cattle and the livelihoods of the herdsmen. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of imperial power, public health, and daily life in East Africa during the World War II era. It also highlights the important role that British soldiers played in shaping the region's cultural and economic landscape, as well as the complex and often fraught relationships between colonial powers and the communities they sought to govern.
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