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Zambia: 2017 Anthrax

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Shiloh

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Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/01/18/anthrax-disease-kills-one-human-life-kills-40-animals/

Anthrax disease kills one human life and over 40 animals
January 18, 2017

About forty animals have died from anthrax disease in Kalabo district in Western Province following an outbreak a fortnight ago.

And a combined team of medical doctors from the Ministry of Health, Veterinary and Agriculture in Kalabo district are in Ng?uma area for treatment and vaccinations where one person and over 40 animals have died from anthrax disease...
 
Anthrax Outbreak Persists in Zambia Despite Public Health Efforts
Feb 6, 2017 | Jackie Sheridan | Outbreak News

For the past several months, Zambia has been combating another anthrax outbreak. A prior outbreak occurred in the province of Muchinga in late September of 2016, but was brought under control by mid-October. During the outbreak, a total of 44 people were infected [1]. Fortunately, no deaths were reported. All cases were reported to have become infected after eating contaminated meat [2].

In this recent outbreak, 67 people are reported to have contracted anthrax in the Western province, and two people have died. This outbreak began in November of 2016 and has persisted throughout January and has now continued into February...

Anthrax Outbreak Persists in Zambia Despite Public Health Efforts Feb 6, 2017 | Jackie Sheridan | Outbreak News
 
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