Zambia issues a warning to the public not to eat dead wildlife after an anthrax outbreak kills dozens of wild animals and leads to human infections. Reports say at least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after consuming meat from infected carcasses. The deaths among animals include species such as hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile.
Officials say the outbreak is linked to contact with carcasses in the Munyamadzi area, where multiple animals die. Health authorities and disaster management officials warn that anthrax can spread to humans through handling or eating infected meat, and stress that people should avoid consuming wildlife that dies unexpectedly.
While outlets differ mainly in emphasis, the core details are consistent: animal deaths are attributed to anthrax, the affected wildlife includes large and diverse species, and human cases are confirmed or under treatment following consumption of infected carcasses. Both reports frame the warning as a preventive public health measure to reduce further infections.
