PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zimbabwe (04): (MV) cattle, humans

Anthrax — Zimbabwe
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An outbreak of anthrax has hit Bikita District in Masvingo with 28 people reportedly diagnosed with the disease at different clinics so far. Masvingo Department of Veterinary Services provincial officer Dr. Ernest Dzimwasha confirmed.
Bikita District Development Coordinator Mr. Bernard Hadzirambwi said most parts of Bikita East constituency were badly affected. “We are battling an anthrax outbreak in Bikita District, which until [Sat 11 Jan 2020] has killed 24 cattle in Ward 19 and