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flag Laos takes action to prevent anthrax after cases in Thailand; bans animal imports, tightens health checks.

flag Laos is stepping up measures to prevent anthrax after a single death and 98 cases under surveillance in Thailand's Mukdahan province. flag The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has banned animal imports from Thailand and ordered stricter health checks and disinfection of vehicles. flag Anthrax primarily affects livestock but can spread to humans through contact with infected animals. flag In Thailand, 636 people were exposed; 538 have completed monitoring, and the remaining 98 are still being watched. flag All received antibiotic treatment. flag Cambodian officials advised caution and urged avoiding raw beef to prevent the disease's spread.

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