The Department of Veterinary Services is intensifying efforts to combat anthrax outbreaks, reflecting growing public health concerns.

The Bauchi State government has commenced the vaccination of livestock against anthrax disease, which the L-PRES Project ...

A team of Chinese scientists has confirmed the presence of the anthrax-causing bacteria at the site of an infamous Second World War laboratory.

Anthrax is the name of the disease caused by the spores of bacteria Bacillus anthracis and human infections are rare in the ...

Ten districts have confirmed outbreaks of anthrax in humans and cattle, with the total number of people infected rising to 508 across the country, health ministry director Mahmudur Rahman told AFP.

The authorities in Sembabule district are considering imposing a ban on the movement of livestock following a confirmed ...

Generally, the district was partially ready for the next anthrax outbreak. The district was resourced in terms of human resources but lacked adequate funds for animal, environmental and human ...

“Records suggest Bacillus anthracis was used in biowarfare during World War II, but evidence remains limited.” The disease caused by B. anthracis, anthrax, is deadly to both humans and animals.

Anthrax can prove fatal, with the infected person experiencing black sores ... This led the scientists to conclude that the ...

Anthrax, which affects both humans and animals has been a great challenge in neighbouring Kanungu and Rukungiri, forcing closure of animal markets and consumption of animal products in the district.