Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of wild animals and infects 12 people in Zambia
An anthrax outbreak in Zambia has killed 46 hippopotamuses, eight elephants, and five buffaloes, according to reports. At least 12 people have contracted the disease and are receiving treatment after consuming meat from infected wildlife carcasses. It is not yet clear whether the outbreak has spread beyond the initially affected populations.
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Global Event Monitor. Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of wild animals and infects 12 people in Zambia. 2026-09-14T12:14:43.895Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:2233. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-14/zambie-une-e-pide-mie-d-anthrax-tue-46-hippopotames-6073fe97
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