Thursday, April 18, 2024

Anthrax out break contained in Chama-DC

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AN ANTHRAX infection which had been broken out in Chama District in
Muchinga province has so far been contained, District Commissioner
Josphat Lombe confirmed in Chipata.

Mr Lombe said the disease broke out because of the people who were eating
hippos believed to have been infected with anthrax.

He explained that people shared the carcasses of the dead hippo
which resulted into the break out of anthrax in
Chama District.
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Mr Lombe said residents have since been sensitized about the danger of
eating hippo meat suspected to have died from anthrax.

Mr Lombe also disclosed that a Chinese company has commenced the construction of Matumbo Bridge across
Luangwa River.

He said the construction of the bridge would provide a shorter route
between the people of Chama and other surrounding districts in
Muchinga province.

He explained that Government has so far provided a belly bridge to
enable people cross on Luangwa River as the construction of Matumbo
bridge was on course.

9 COMMENTS

  1. U guys, this is a public health concern which no one should take advantage to increase his or her political milage. we thank everyone who took part in ensuring that the outbreak is arrested.

  2. DUNUNA REVERSE IN ACTION, AND WHEN DID CHAMA MOVE TO MUCHINGA PROVINCE,ITS IN EASTERN PROVINCE DONT TAKE ANY LAND FROM US OTHERWISE WE SHALL GO FORWARD IN 2021

  3. UPND cadres are behaving like Hippos themselves. Who in their right mind is happy when people starve. Their PF cousins are no better.

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