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Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.

Key facts

  • At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:35:08 UTC.

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