Benue Residents Panic as Anthrax Hits 2 in Plateau

In health, the Plateau state Government today announced that two communities in the state have been hit by suspected cases of anthrax disease.

The government disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, and made available to journalists.

The statement which did not state the name of the affected communities, however, said the Government had directed the Epidemiology unit of the Ministry of Health and the Veterinary unit of the Ministry of Agriculture to address the issues with every sense of urgency, adding that samples had been taken to National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom for thorough assessment and further investigation.

The statement further enjoined members of the public to note that the risk of contracting human cases of anthrax increases with exposure to infected animals, their meat, or hides.

The statement equally urged the people to go about their normal activities and report any strange signs or any unusual activities for swift intervention by the relevant authorities.