Virunga National Park
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“People living in the affected area and its surroundings are being informed about the outbreak; they are advised not to touch, skin or consume animals found dead, and to report any carcasses or suspected cases to the relevant authorities,”
Virunga National Park · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02
The park advised local communities not to touch or consume dead animals and to report carcasses to authorities.
“Teams are monitoring the affected area, recording new cases of mortality and coordinating the safe handling and disposal of carcasses,”
Virunga National Park · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02
The park described its surveillance and carcass disposal efforts in response to the anthrax outbreak.
“When vegetation becomes scarce, herbivores may graze closer to the ground and congregate around the few remaining grazing areas and water points, thereby increasing their exposure to contaminated soil,”
Virunga National Park · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02
The park explained how drought and scarce vegetation increase herbivores' exposure to anthrax-contaminated soil.
“This disease can be transmitted to humans through contact with a dead or sick animal or by consuming its meat,”
Virunga National Park · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02
Virunga National Park issued a press release confirming anthrax as the cause of hippo deaths and warning of human transmission risks.