Wild Africa Urges Action Against Bushmeat Trade to Safeguard Nigerians From Future Pandemics

Wild Africa urges action against bushmeat trade to safeguard Nigerians from future pandemics

Tanzanian PM orders regular inspections of protected areas to safeguard environment

DAR ES SALAAM, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Saturday directed regional and district authorities across the country to conduct regular inspections of protected areas, including water sources and rivers, in a bid to curb environmental degradation. Read full story

World Zoonoses Day: Wild Africa urges action against bushmeat trade to safeguard Nigerians from future pandemics - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

As the world marks World Zoonoses Day on Sunday, July 6, 2025, Wild Africa is calling for urgent and consistent action to reduce the risk of future pandemics by curbing the illegal bushmeat trade, expediting the passage of the new wildlife bill, and protecting natural habitats. A bushmeat market in Nigeria Zoonotic diseases, also known as zoonoses, are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. They include Ebola, Mpox …