Anthrax outbreak: Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife
- 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 area.
- The official urged the public not to consume meat from animals that die naturally or from unknown causes, while urging the public to report any such cases.
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- 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 area.
- The official urged the public not to consume meat from animals that die naturally or from unknown causes, while urging the public to report any such cases.
Sources: BBC News