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Zambians Warned Not to Eat Dead Wildlife After Anthrax Kills Dozens of Animals
Authorities said 12 people were infected after eating dead wildlife, while 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes and one crocodile died since July.
- Over the weekend, authorities in Zambia reported 12 people are receiving treatment after contracting anthrax from consuming dead wildlife in the Munyamadzi River area, with no human deaths occurring.
- Since July, an anthrax outbreak in Muchinga province's Munyamadzi Game Management Area has killed 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes, and one crocodile, caused by Bacillus.
- Norman Chipakupaku, national coordinator, said carcasses were consumed because 'that's what they depend on for their food,' while authorities warned Zambians against handling meat from animals that die suddenly.
- Officials have called for a suspension of hunting in the affected region until the disease's extent is established, as authorities continue surveillance and laboratory investigations.
- Zambia previously faced an 'unprecedented outbreak' in 2023 that killed four people and spread to nine out of 10 provinces; a 2011 event resulted in more than 500 cases and five deaths.
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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.
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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.
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A fire in the district of Mpika has killed wild animals, while twelve people have been infected after eating infected meat. Authorities strengthen controls. The article Zambia, Anthrax affects wildlife: 46 dead hippos come from Focus On Africa.
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