Worry in Tharaka-Nithi as three admitted with suspected anthrax

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Three Tharaka-Nithi residents have been admitted in critical condition after eating the meat of cow believed to have been infected with anthrax.

The three were taken to Chuka County Referral Hospital while at least 10 were examined at various facilities and discharged. Many others were said to be nursing symptoms at their homes in parts including Mitheru and Ndagani.

FEAR

County Health Director, Dr Tony Njoka, told theNation that the situation was worsening as people were still eating the meat of cows that had been sick.

Dr Njoka said they also do not want to seek treatment.

“We visited one of the affected villages on Monday to appeal to them to seek treatment but most ran away and hid in the bushes,” he said.
He added that the agriculture department recently immunised animals but that the numbers were low.

Residents say they do not have money for the immunisation and that the centres are too far away.

The doctor noted that those who sought medical care early enough were improving so the others should follow suit. He promised the sick will not be arrested.
Three admitted with suspected anthrax

I wonder if there is an actual law in place that would lead to their arrest or if this is just a fear.
 

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