FG Alerts Nigerians On Outbreak Of ‘Anthrax’ Disease Capable Of Killing Humans, Animals

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) Ernest Umakhihe on Monday warned Nigeria of the outbreak of Anthrax a bacterial disease that affects both animals and man.

The disease which is yet to be confirmed in the country has claimed lives in some neighbouring countries within the West African Sub-Region; specifically, Northern Ghana bordering Burkina Faso and Togo.