Federal Govt Confirms Outbreak of Anthrax in Zamfara

 

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has alerted Nigerians of the outbreak of Anthrax in Zamfara State.

 

This was made public in a statement issued by Ben Bem Goong, the Director of Information and Public Relations of the ministry.

 

Anthrax, caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacterium, is a zoonotic disease that can impact various warm-blooded animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and wildlife, as well as humans.

 

While Anthrax is preventable through strategies such as risk assessments, surveys, and ring vaccination of at-risk animals, prompt detection and intervention are essential to curb its spread.

 

A statement issued by Ben Bem Goong, the Director of Information and Public Relations, emphasized the ministry’s dedication to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a swift and effective response to the outbreak.