A veterinary officer vaccinates livestock in EldasLivestock keepers have been urged to vaccinate their animals every six months to reduce incidences of anthrax. Kenya was among five countries in the East and Southern Africa that had anthrax outbreaks last year. There were three human deaths and 1,100 cases of anthrax infections in animals reported in Kenya in 2023 up from 200 cases in 2022. To reduce frequency of anthrax, the government has urged farmers to vaccinate twice a year, before the short and the long rains when the disease is prevalent. In 2023, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe experienced anthrax outbreaks.

Source: The Star November 19, 2024 16:53 UTC