Sokoine University of Agriculture being a special university which offers veterinary and Biomedical Sciences services and Programmes celebrated this special day by giving advice to citizens on various matters related to health and well-being of animals as well as treating all animals brought to the veterinary referral hospital at SUA free of charge.

This inaugural lecture highlighted key research findings on fruit flies based on studies conducted at SUA in collaboration with other partners. The information that was generated by years of research is necessary to facilitate fruits trade while minimising the risks of the spread of fruit flies. The lecture showed further that this information is shared through various means including an international training on taxonomy and ecology of fruit flies.