Fresh foot and mouth outbreak reported in northern Namibia

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Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/20..._135348630.htm


Fresh foot and mouth outbreak reported in northern Namibia
Source: Xinhua 2016-05-10 20:22:48

WINDHOEK, May 10 (Xinhua) -- A fresh round of foot-and-mouth disease has broken out in 11 villages in the northern region of Ohangwena about 790 kilometres from Namibia's capital Windhoek.

Ohangwena regional governor Usko Nghaamwa has confirmed the outbreak, saying the affected villages had another outbreak about four months ago.

In Jan. 2016, agriculture minister John Mutorwa declared the area and the whole of Namibia foot-and-mouth free...

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Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201605121297.html

12 May 2016
New Era (Windhoek)
Namibia: FMD Outbreak a False Alarm
By Deon Schlechter

Windhoek ? Chief veterinary officer of the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) Dr Milton Maseke yesterday assured Namibians that the country is still foot-and-mouth disease free.

He was reacting to media reports circulating about a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Ohangwena Region, calling such claims false and devoid of any truth.

At an urgent media briefing yesterday, Maseke dismissed the claims...