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.
Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals - The Ghana Report
Authorities in Zambia have warned people not to eat meat from wildlife after dozens of wild animals, including hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile died following an anthrax outbreak. A disaster management agency official said over the weekend that 12 people had been infected with the disease after consuming dead wildlife in the Munyamadzi River […]
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.
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