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Zambia’s Muchinga region on alert amid anthrax outbreak
APA-Lusaka (Zambia)APA-Lusaka (Zambia)10 September 2026 | 11:43
Zambian authorities have placed Muchinga province on alert following a suspected anthrax outbreak that has killed about 40 animals in Mpika, Lavushimanda and Shiwang’andu districts. Eleven people are also suspected to have been affected.
National Disaster Risk Management Division spokesperson Mathews Musukwa said government teams have begun assessments to establish the extent of the outbreak and are considering measures to contain the situation.
He added that the National Disaster Technical Committee of Permanent Secretaries met on September 8 to review reports and make recommendations.
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apanews.net
APA-Lusaka (Zambia)APA-Lusaka (Zambia)10 September 2026 | 11:43
Zambian authorities have placed Muchinga province on alert following a suspected anthrax outbreak that has killed about 40 animals in Mpika, Lavushimanda and Shiwang’andu districts. Eleven people are also suspected to have been affected.
National Disaster Risk Management Division spokesperson Mathews Musukwa said government teams have begun assessments to establish the extent of the outbreak and are considering measures to contain the situation.
He added that the National Disaster Technical Committee of Permanent Secretaries met on September 8 to review reports and make recommendations.
...
JN/APA
Zambia’s Muchinga region on alert amid anthrax outbreak
Zambia’s Muchinga province on alert amid anthrax outbreak scare across three districts, with reports 11 people may also have been affected.
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