Anthrax -- Uganda
Three people suspected to have contracted anthrax in Rubirizi district have died, triggering panic among residents on 4 landing sites on Lake Edward. The deceased [are] all residents of Kisenyi in Katuguru Sub County.
Dr Henry Mugaya, the Rubirizi district veterinary officer, says although they are yet to confirm that the 4 [sic] were killed by anthrax, [the disease] has claimed over 30 goats and 15 sheep since they often graze with buffaloes, hippos and water bucks in Queen Elizabeth
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?7711274&promed&0
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