By Ivan Mugisha
Authorities in Kitagwenda District have intensified community sensitization campaigns on anthrax prevention and control following confirmed cases linked to the consumption of infected meat.
Three residents from Buhanda Sub-county recently tested positive for anthrax after reportedly eating meat from a cow that had died of the disease, prompting urgent action from both health and veterinary officials.
During a community engagement over the weekend in Buhanda Sub-county, leaders expressed concern over persistent high-risk behaviors, including failure to report sudden livestock deaths and the consumption of meat from such animals.
Assistant District Veterinary Officer Richard Otema warned that these practices are accelerating the spread of the disease.
Health officials have called for stronger collaboration between the community and response teams to contain the outbreak.
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kitagwenda, Benjamin Tumusiime, confirmed that authorities are aware of the dangerous practices and have moved to enforce strict measures.
