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Côte d'Ivoire An outbreak of anthrax killed five people in the region of Bouna
Written by The Editors · July 15, 2010 @ 9:42
An outbreak of anthrax killed five people among the population in the region of Bouna (Northeast), said a statement from the Ivorian Ministry of Animal Production and Fish Resources on Wednesday.
According to the statement, "anthrax" was triggered in the ranks of livestock. "The human victims have been in contact with sick animals," said Minister of Animal Production Alphonse Douaty, stating that it is a cattle disease transmitted to humans.
It has announced a tour of his services in the region "in the coming days" to bring comfort to the families of the Government of the victims.
"Currently located in the region 100,000 head of cattle at risk. We will take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of the disease, "promised Mr. Douaty.
The minister also appealed to people so that they avoid contact with domestic animals infected with anthrax. (Xinhua) (Xinhua)
http://www.connectionivoirienne.net/?p=37961
Côte d'Ivoire An outbreak of anthrax killed five people in the region of Bouna
Written by The Editors · July 15, 2010 @ 9:42
An outbreak of anthrax killed five people among the population in the region of Bouna (Northeast), said a statement from the Ivorian Ministry of Animal Production and Fish Resources on Wednesday.
According to the statement, "anthrax" was triggered in the ranks of livestock. "The human victims have been in contact with sick animals," said Minister of Animal Production Alphonse Douaty, stating that it is a cattle disease transmitted to humans.
It has announced a tour of his services in the region "in the coming days" to bring comfort to the families of the Government of the victims.
"Currently located in the region 100,000 head of cattle at risk. We will take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of the disease, "promised Mr. Douaty.
The minister also appealed to people so that they avoid contact with domestic animals infected with anthrax. (Xinhua) (Xinhua)