Adel al-Najjar, Governor of Giza, affirmed the governorate’s ongoing efforts to manage the stray dog population through a strategy that balances public safety and health with adherence to humanitarian and environmental standards.
The Governor noted that 5,090 stray dogs have been vaccinated and sterilized over the past six months across various sectors.
These efforts were spearheaded by the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine in coordination with relevant authorities, as part of a sustained plan to control the phenomenon and curb its spread.
The Governor directed the heads of districts, centers, and cities to designate suitable locations for the establishment of specialized shelters.
This initiative aims to ensure the safe and organized management of stray dogs without disrupting the ecological balance or negatively impacting residential areas.
He further explained that the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine continues to collaborate with Cairo University and civil society organizations, supporting veterinary teams and intensifying vaccination and sterilization campaigns based on certified scientific methods.
Governor al-Najjar emphasized the continuity of field follow-ups and the necessity of promptly and decisively addressing citizens’ complaints.
He stressed that these measures aim to achieve public order and ensure citizen safety while strictly maintaining a commitment to humanitarian considerations.
