Anthrax Outbreak: Zambians Warned Not to Eat Dead Wildlife
Authorities said 12 people were infected after eating dead wildlife, while 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes and one crocodile died since July.
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At least 12 cases of anthrax among humans have been reported in Zambia. According to the national emergency management services, the infections occurred in the region, where dead wild animals have been found since July. The sick ate their meat.
An anthrax outbreak has killed dozens of wild animals in Zambia, including hippos, elephants and buffalo, and authorities are warning people not to eat wild meat, the BBC reported.
Zambian authorities have warned the population to refrain from eating the meat of dead wild animals after an outbreak of anthrax caused the deaths of dozens of wild animals. Those affected include hippos, elephants, buffaloes and a crocodile.
Zambia : Anthrax Outbreak In Mpika
Government has intensified measures to contain an anthrax outbreak in the Nabwalya area of Mpika District in Muchinga Province. This follows the confirmation of cases among both animals and humans. Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Tuesday Bwalya says the government has since heightened disease surveillance and community sensitisation in the affected area to prevent further transmission […]
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