Nigeria confirms anthrax outbreak in Zamfara; urges vaccinations and reports of unusual illnesses.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in Nigeria has confirmed an anthrax outbreak in Zamfara State. Anthrax, a disease affecting animals and humans, is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The ministry urges the public to report any unusual illnesses and follow preventive guidelines, while stressing the importance of risk assessments and vaccinating at-risk animals to control the disease's spread.

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