PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zimbabwe (16): (MA) cattle, human

Anthrax — Zimbabwe
At least 2 persons were last week [week of 12 Oct 2020] admitted with anthrax related symptoms in Chipinge [Manicaland Province], prompting officials to dispatch a rapid response team to vaccinate local livestock. According to sources, the outbreak is now reportedly posing a threat to human life as there are suspicions that local butcheries are also stocking the infected beef for resale. Hunger stricken locals have also been consuming beef from ailing cattle, while others are finishing off the