At the beginning of the pandemic, rumours were rife that the disease emanated from animals. On June 13, 2023, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development alerted Nigerians to take precautions as Northern Ghana, bordering Burkina Faso and Togo, had recorded an outbreak of the Anthrax disease. The disease is zoonotic. First, is to prevent the disease from even entering your community or country by allowing or purchasing only healthy animals. In the wake of Mr. Ojeamiren’s alarm bell, Nigerians must and should know that Anthrax is a life-threatening disease.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 28, 2023 11:33 UTC