Anthrax outbreak linked to consumption and handling of meat from unexpectedly deceased cattle, Kyotera district, Uganda, June–December 2023
The anthrax outbreak in Kyotera District was primarily attributed to the consumption and handling of meat from cattle that had suddenly died. Poor health-seeking behavior and seeking care from traditional healers likely contributed to the high case fatality rate. To prevent future outbreaks, authorities should enforce cattle inspection protocols, expand anthrax vaccination campaigns, and enhance community education on safe meat handling and medical care-seeking practices.
Authors
- Esther Nabatta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0107-8371)
- Alex Riolexus Ario (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3560-1952)
- Aggrey Byaruhanga
- Richard Migisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1709-9521)
- Benon Kwesiga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0400-8635)
- Lilian Bulage (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4027-5485)
- Dominic Kizza
- Susan Waako
- Lawrence Tumusiime (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8348-9901)
- Anthony Kiyimba
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (UG)
- Public Health Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- One Health Outlook
- Published
- 2025-05-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s42522-025-00151-x
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.61
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention