Event Brief
Zambia warns against eating dead wildlife after anthrax
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
Summary: Zambian authorities warned people not to eat meat from wildlife after an anthrax outbreak killed dozens of wild animals, including hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile. A disaster management agency official said 12 people were infected after consuming dead wildlife in the Munyamadzi River area, and urged reporting and a halt to hunting there.
WHO: Zambia’s disaster management agency official and authorities
WHAT: Authorities warned the public not to eat meat from dead wildlife following an anthrax outbreak that killed wild animals and infected people.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM ET
WHERE: Munyamadzi River area, Zambia
WHY: People were infected after consuming dead wildlife meat from animals that died naturally or from unknown causes during the anthrax outbreak.
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