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Five Countries in East and Southern Africa Have Anthrax Outbreaks, WHO Says

  • Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with over 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year, according to the World Health Organization .
  • Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have reported a total of 1,166 suspected cases, with 37 confirmed, marking the worst outbreak in Zambia since 2011 and the first human case in Malawi this year. Uganda has reported 13 deaths.
  • The anthrax outbreaks in these countries may be driven by multiple factors such as climatic shocks, food insecurity, and handling infected animal meat. WHO warns of a high risk of the outbreak spreading to neighboring countries.
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