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Zimbabweans are at risk of contracting deadly diseases from contaminated meat amid revelations that some farmers and butchers are selling condemned meat from livestock affected by diseases.
Some farmers are reportedly working in cahoots with butchers to slaughter beasts infected with diseases such as January disease and anthrax, and then selling the meat to unsuspecting consumers.
Veterinary Provincial director for Midlands Dr Martin Sibanda warned that anthrax can be transmitted to humans, and several people from Gokwe have already fallen sick after consuming contaminated meat. He said:
<blockquote>Meat from infected animals should not be consumed. Diseases can be transmitted from animals to the people for example anthrax and foot and mouth are dangerous diseases which can cause death.
Anthrax is the major disease which is affecting people in the country, especially the Gokwe area, where we received more cases of people who fell sick after eating meat from animals infected with diseases.</blockquote>
Midlands Provincial medical director Dr Reginald Mhene confirmed that there were people in the province who had contracted anthrax but he could not give the exact figures.
In 2020, 87 people countrywide were hospitalised after eating meat from cattle affected by anthrax.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/uninspected-meat-floods-butcheries/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

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Some Butcheries Selling Uninspected Meat

The government of Zimbabwe has banned the slaughter and sale of cattle from regions affected by disease outbreaks.
This was revealed by Agriculture Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Perrance_Shiri" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perrance Shiri</a> during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday. While dismissing social media reports claiming that butcheries in Harare were selling meat from diseased livestock, Shiri said:
<blockquote>Nevertheless, we have taken heed of those reports and given that our Veterinary Department is charged with the inspection of meat during slaughter, we have issued an instruction to the effect that no cattle or livestock from disease-affected areas should be sold for slaughter. Livestock can be slaughtered from other regions which are free of the disease.</blockquote>
Anthrax and January Disease have been reported in several parts of the country, among them Gokwe, Nkayi, Gutu, Bikita, Marondera, Chegutu, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Makonde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Makonde</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Sanyati" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sanyati</a>.
Meanwhile, social media has been awash with pictures of dead carcasses of animals which reportedly succumbed to diseases.
The meat is allegedly sold to butcheries, who in turn, sell it to unsuspecting consumers.
<h4>More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/gvt-bans-slaughter-of-cattle-from-disease-affected-areas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

Govt Bans Slaughter Of Livestock From Disease-affected Districts

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> has warned members of the public against eating meat from dead or infected animals as this exposes them to complex health risks.
The chief director for preventive services in the Ministry, Dr Gibson Mhlanga advised people to report any cases of infected or dead animals to the nearest veterinary department. He said:
<blockquote>People should not be tempted to consume dead or infected cattle because of greed. It creates serious health complications that at times have a fatal ending especially if the animal died because of a disease like anthrax. Instead, they should report any cases of infected or dead animals to the nearest veterinary department so that they get proper assistance.</blockquote>
This comes as statistics have indicated that close to 100 people were hospitalised countrywide in January for health complications that developed after consuming meat from unofficial sources.
Due to the prevailing economic hardships, people have been forced to buy cheap meat from street vendors and unlicensed butcheries which in most cases, is from animals that died from January Disease (Theileriosis) or anthrax.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/11-mdc-a-youths-arrested-in-chitungwiza-disturbances" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Consumers Warned Against Eating 'Cheap' Meat

Nearly 100 people were hospitalised countrywide in January due to various ailments emanating from eating meat from cattle that had succumbed to either January Disease (Theileriosis) or anthrax.
Illegal butcheries and street vendors have been accused of selling contaminated meat thereby putting the health of people at risk. A <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mashonaland_East_Province" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mashonaland Eas</a>t-based meat dealer told The Sunday Mail that he uses his discretion to determine if the meat is fit for human consumption. He said:
<blockquote>I personally have been working with the veterinary office for some time now. In fact, I have come to understand that not every disease that affects cattle is harmful to humans. Thus, I use discretion inspired by experience every time. It would be unfortunate to dispose of, without gain, cattle that die, say of because of tick-borne disease, for it does not affect humans if consumed.</blockquote>
In 2019 authorities had to move in and close several butcheries that were allegedly using embalming chemicals as meat preservatives to counter the adverse effects of load-shedding.
Over 50 000 cattle were lost to the aforementioned diseases since last year, with some of the carcasses sold by unscrupulous butcheries to members of the public.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/anthrax-january-disease-on-your-table-100-people-hospitalised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

100 Hospitalised After Consuming Meat From Diseased Livestock

The Veterinary Services Department has banned the movement of livestock in Mbire, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mashonaland_Central" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mashonaland Central Province</a>, because of an anthrax outbreak.
Acting provincial co-ordinator, Richard Chipfuwa, revealed that 34 beasts have so far died from the disease and a poor road network in the district is making it difficult for veterinary officials to access some of the dip tanks. Said Chipfuwa:
<blockquote>These (the 34) are the reported cases, but we suspect there could be many more that were not reported.
We have since mobilized vaccines to the district’s five dip tanks: Nyatsengwa, Masomo, Tengu, Bonga and Sapa, so that farmers can have the remaining herd saved.</blockquote>
Last year, Mashonaland Central Province lost nearly 1 300 cattle due to anthrax and other livestock diseases.
<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anthrax/symptoms-causes/syc-20356203" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">According to Mayo Clinic</a>, anthrax is caused by a spore-forming bacterium, Bacillus anthracis and mainly affects livestock and wild animals.
<h4>More: <a href="http://newziana.co.zw/2020/02/22/vet-dept-bans-cattle-movement-in-mbire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Ziana</a></h4>

Vet Dept Bans Movement Of Livestock In Mbire

An anthrax outbreak has hit the country leaving 87 people hospitalised and 177 cattle dead, The Herald reports. The acting director for the Division of Veterinary Field Services Dr Wilmot Chikurunhe said anthrax is affecting traditional outbreak areas and not all districts.
According to the publication:
<blockquote>During this season, anthrax outbreaks have been recorded in Gokwe, Nkayi, Gutu, Bikita, Marondera, Mazowe, Chegutu, Makonde and Sanyati.
In Makonde, there was an unconfirmed report of one person dying, while 64 were hospitalised, while in Masvingo Province’s Bikita District, 28 people were reportedly diagnosed with the disease at different clinics</blockquote>
Dr Chikurunhe urged beast owners to vaccinate their cattle against anthrax once a year because anthrax is easy to treat if detected early.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/anthrax-87-hospitalised-177-cattle-die/">The Herald</a>
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87 People Diagnosed With Anthrax

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Bikita">Bikita</a> Masvingo has been hit by an Anthrax outbreak, Sunday News reports. According to the publication,  27 people have been diagnosed with anthrax at different clinics so far.
This was confirmed by Masvingo  Department of Veterinary Services Provincial officer Dr Ernest Dzimwasha who said:
<blockquote>I can confirm that there is an outbreak of anthrax in Bikita and a number of people have been affected. We also have reports of cattle dying,  but I am not in the office to give exact details.</blockquote>
3 Anthrax <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/01/01/3-anthrax-cases-reported-in-mashonaland-east/">cases were reported in Mashonaland East last month.</a>
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/breaking-anthrax-outbreak-hits-masvingo/">Sunday News</a>

27 People Diagnosed With Anthrax In Bikita

3 people were diagnosed and treated for Anthrax in Mashonaland East’s Bosha Clinic in Chikwaka after they had consumed the meat of a dead cattle the Herald reports.
DVS chief director, Dr Josphat Nyika revealed the incident and said they couldn’t find a carcass for sample collection because people consumed all the meat:
<blockquote>Suspicion of anthrax was consolidated by human contacts. There were three patients who were diagnosed of anthrax after they had consumed the meat of dead cattle. They were admitted and treated at Bosha Clinic.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, the government has received 800 000 doses of anthrax vaccines from Botswana and vaccinations are currently underway according to Dr Nyika.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/govt-receives-800-000-anthrax-doses/">The Chronicle </a>

3 Anthrax Cases Reported In Mashonaland East

80 000 cattle have been vaccinated against anthrax in Matabeleland South province, the Veterinary Department has revealed.
In an interview with the Chronicle, Matabeleland South provincial veterinary officer, Dr Enat Mdlongwa disclosed that bovines are at high risk of contracting anthrax during drought years. He said:
<blockquote>We have some farms or dip tanks that we classify as traditional anthrax areas.
We have vaccinated about 80 000 animals against anthrax from these areas.
Anthrax is one of the diseases that in Matabeleland South Province we normally detect during a drought situation and this is because of one scientific reason that animals will be grazing right up to the ground and they will be picking the anthrax spore from the ground.
Animals will also be getting their water from very low dam levels during the drought period. For that reason, we have vaccinated our animals against anthrax.</blockquote>
Mdlongwa also revealed that there has been an increase in cases of dog bites and the department is conducting a vaccination programme for dogs in Matobo and Beitbridge districts.
He urged farmers to vaccinate their dogs as prescribed by the Rabies Act of 1978 which states that a dog has to be vaccinated at three months, nine months, 12 months and then after every three years.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/80-000-cattle-vaccinated-in-matabeleland-south/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

80 000 Cattle Vaccinated Against Anthrax

A 19-year-old man from Binga died from suspected anthrax, while 11 others are being treated. This comes after villagers in the Mlibizi area consumed meat from dead hippos, without knowing the cause of death of the animals. At least 16 hippos have turned up dead since the end of March and authorities are yet to verify the cause of death.
Matabeleland North Provincial Medical Director Dr Nyasha Masuka said:
<blockquote>A man who showed signs and symptoms of anthrax admitted to have eaten hippo meat which he was given by a relative living in Saba ward. Anthrax infected hippos started dying as from March 27 and this man consumed the meat on April 12. He had ulcers on the mouth and face and complained of severe headaches. He visited the hospital a few days ago and died within seven days,” he said.
…We have so far treated 11 people from Siansundu village for anthrax and our teams are closely monitoring 58 others who also ate meat from the dead hippos for any signs or symptoms of the disease. The samples were sent to the National Reference Laboratory in Harare for confirmation,</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.chronicle.co.zw/death-from-hippo-anthrax-villagers-feast-on-infected-meat-1-dies11-under-treatment/">Chronicle</a>

Villager dies from eating infected hippo meat, 11 being treated for anthrax

Hippos continue dying in Binga, anthrax suspected but still to be confirmed
The number of dead hippos discovered along the Mlibizi river in Binga has gone up to 16. The cause of death is still to be determined although initial reports indicate that it could be anthrax. The authorities are also urging the villagers not to eat the meat after it was reported that hungry villagers were eating the carcasses and only leaving the intestines.
Forestry Commission Spokesperson, Ms Violet Makoto, said
<blockquote>Following the first report which was made on 27 March 2017, at least 16 hippos have died, being found floating in Mlibizi River in Kavira Forest.
According to some authorities, preliminary findings have shown that there were traces of bacteria that causes anthrax in the samples that were analysed and further investigations are underway</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.chronicle.co.zw/more-hippos-die-in-binga/">Chronicle</a>

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