This archive report was first published on 6 June 2020.
On June 6, 2020, Boehringer Ingelheim launched the LastMile app, a mobile health solution designed to make animal medical resources accessible to livestock farmers in hard-to-reach areas of Kenya.
The app targets ruminants such as sheep, goats, cattle, and poultry, aiming to bridge current gaps in access, availability, and awareness of animal healthcare solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa.
Established by Boehringer Ingelheim, with support from the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the LastMile initiative aims to create long-lasting partnerships with the local farming community.
“The ‘LastMile’ initiative is an important part of the company’s vision and aims to support our communities as well as improve both human and animal health,” said Emilie Veillat, Key Account Manager and “LastMile” application lead, The Veterinary Public Health Center at Boehringer Ingelheim.
The app will help farmers manage their day-to-day activities, work more effectively with farmers, retailers, and veterinarians, and improve understanding and knowledge about the smallholder farmer sector for better-informed decision-making.
