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South Kivu: 2 dead and 7 cases of anthrax reported in Kalonge
Thursday, February 3, 2022 - 10:09 p.m.
Two people from the same family died immediately from anthrax and 7 others are still receiving health care in the health structures of Kalonge, territory of Kalehe (South Kivu).
"It is since last weekend that my family has been victimized after having consumed meat containing charcoal. Meat from the locally consumed animal called turkey or guinea pig. Our sisters were visiting a family friend and from there they were slaughtered this animal which did not receive veterinary expertise. So my family really received a blow. There are 9 people who consumed this and suddenly diarrhea followed and 7 others are followed in medical training in the Kalonge health zone", testifies to ACTUALITE.CD, Shasha Rubenga, a victim family member.
The news is confirmed by the Kalonge health zone but which evokes "food poisoning".
According to the managing administrator of the Kalonge health zone Jules Bahati, the other 7 people are being followed in the health structures of Kalonge.
"The anthrax story is not a disease story, it's food poisoning. It's a guinea pig that was eaten and contained anthrax but it's not a disease. Just a family has Consumed with the neighbors, there are some who were affected and others not. There were two deaths of the same and 7 others affected who are still in hospital, "explains Jules Bahati, administrator manager of the area. of Kalonge health.
The patients are followed for detoxification, inform the local sources which call the population to consult the veterinarians for the expertise of the animals.
Justin Mwamba
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South Kivu: 9 people suffering from a so-called "coal" disease, including 2 dead after consuming the meat of a guinea pig in Kalehe
In total, 9 people have already been affected by a so-called "anthrax" disease in the Kalonge group in Kalehe territory in South Kivu, since last week.
This, after having consumed the meat of a guinea pig. Among these 9 people affected, two died. The other 7 are receiving treatment in local medical facilities.
This information is confirmed by Jules Bahati, the managing administrator of the Kalonge health zone.
In an address to the press on Tuesday February 1, 2022, he specifies that the so-called " anthrax " disease is not contagious.
It informs that only people who have consumed meat carrying this disease can be affected by this pathology.
Jules Bahati reassures that this disease is already under control and the health of these 7 other people is progressing well.
For his part, Shasha Rubenga, a local civil society actor, patients affected by this disease initially showed signs such as vomiting and diarrhea.
“ Among these 9 cases, 2 died, including a boy and a girl. The others were taken to hospital. Health experts recommend people stop using guinea pigs that are over 5 years old ,” he said.
Shasha Rubenga calls on the population of Kalonge in particular and that of Kalehe in general, to be vigilant in the face of this situation.
Déogratias Cubaka, in Bukavu
South Kivu: 2 dead and 7 cases of anthrax reported in Kalonge
Thursday, February 3, 2022 - 10:09 p.m.
Two people from the same family died immediately from anthrax and 7 others are still receiving health care in the health structures of Kalonge, territory of Kalehe (South Kivu).
"It is since last weekend that my family has been victimized after having consumed meat containing charcoal. Meat from the locally consumed animal called turkey or guinea pig. Our sisters were visiting a family friend and from there they were slaughtered this animal which did not receive veterinary expertise. So my family really received a blow. There are 9 people who consumed this and suddenly diarrhea followed and 7 others are followed in medical training in the Kalonge health zone", testifies to ACTUALITE.CD, Shasha Rubenga, a victim family member.
The news is confirmed by the Kalonge health zone but which evokes "food poisoning".
According to the managing administrator of the Kalonge health zone Jules Bahati, the other 7 people are being followed in the health structures of Kalonge.
"The anthrax story is not a disease story, it's food poisoning. It's a guinea pig that was eaten and contained anthrax but it's not a disease. Just a family has Consumed with the neighbors, there are some who were affected and others not. There were two deaths of the same and 7 others affected who are still in hospital, "explains Jules Bahati, administrator manager of the area. of Kalonge health.
The patients are followed for detoxification, inform the local sources which call the population to consult the veterinarians for the expertise of the animals.
Justin Mwamba
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South Kivu: 9 people suffering from a so-called "coal" disease, including 2 dead after consuming the meat of a guinea pig in Kalehe
In total, 9 people have already been affected by a so-called "anthrax" disease in the Kalonge group in Kalehe territory in South Kivu, since last week.
This, after having consumed the meat of a guinea pig. Among these 9 people affected, two died. The other 7 are receiving treatment in local medical facilities.
This information is confirmed by Jules Bahati, the managing administrator of the Kalonge health zone.
In an address to the press on Tuesday February 1, 2022, he specifies that the so-called " anthrax " disease is not contagious.
It informs that only people who have consumed meat carrying this disease can be affected by this pathology.
Jules Bahati reassures that this disease is already under control and the health of these 7 other people is progressing well.
For his part, Shasha Rubenga, a local civil society actor, patients affected by this disease initially showed signs such as vomiting and diarrhea.
“ Among these 9 cases, 2 died, including a boy and a girl. The others were taken to hospital. Health experts recommend people stop using guinea pigs that are over 5 years old ,” he said.
Shasha Rubenga calls on the population of Kalonge in particular and that of Kalehe in general, to be vigilant in the face of this situation.
Déogratias Cubaka, in Bukavu
