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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The government has called upon Ugandans outside the anthrax-infested areas to feel free to enjoy meat during this festive season.<\/b><\/p>\n

The call comes after several reports of Anthrax disease in areas like Arua, Bududa, and Kyotera districts.<\/p>\n

Mr Frank Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries said in a statement Friday that anthrax disease is endemic in Uganda and the rest of the world and occurs sporadically but there is no need for alarm.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnthrax disease is also easy to identify, therefore, people should not fear to consume meat, which is from healthy, well-inspected animals which are not from quarantine areas,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Tumwebaze was dispelling media reports that categorized these incidents as outbreaks, creating panic among the population as they head into the festive season.<\/p>\n

To stop the apparent transmission of anthrax disease from animals to humans, authorities in the affected areas implemented a total prohibition on the movement of cattle and its byproducts.<\/p>\n

The Minister further explained that animals for consumption must be slaughtered on slaughter slabs or in abattoirs that have been inspected and certified by the veterinary officers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnimals for slaughter must be inspected before slaughter and after slaughter and meat be inspected by the veterinary officers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Tumwebaze further explained that meat handling facilities \u2013butcheries and meat shacks must be inspected by both veterinary and public health officers at all times.<\/p>\n

Not contagious<\/b><\/p>\n

The Ministry of Agriculture says humans can get affected by anthrax if they eat the meat of animals that have died of anthrax, if they participate in skinning or cutting of the meat of affected animals and if they work in facilities that process skins, wool or bones.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot everybody can get infected with anthrax, and the disease cannot just jump and infect anyone,\u201d Mr Tumwebaze explained.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cAnthrax disease is therefore not a contagious disease, and should not cause fears among people who neither handle nor eat meat and animal products that have not been inspected and certified by veterinary officers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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