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Authorities in Kanungu District have imposed a quarantine on all livestock movements in the area following the confirmation of an anthrax outbreak.

Anthrax is a highly contagious disease transmissible between animals and humans and can spread through inhalation or ingestion of spores from contaminated soil, water or plants. The incubation period ranges from 1-3 days but can extend up to 60 days for inhalational anthrax.

According to the Kanungu District communications officer, Ms Adams Mwajuma Twaha, the quarantine which restricts cattle movement and their products was announced by the area Resident District Commissioner, Mr Ambrose Mwesigye during a news conference on September 17 after 63 cattle died from the disease, 28 others were reported sick and one human fatality recorded.

“The quarantine, which affects cows, goats, sheep, pigs, and their products, will remain in force until further notice. The security forces in the area have been alerted to enforce the closure of animal markets and butcheries and any violation of the quarantine will be met with severe consequences,” Ms Mwajuma said.

The Kanungu District Health Officer, Dr Mutahunga Birungi, provided the details of the disease during a district task force meeting, indicating that concerns over cattle deaths in Kambuga Sub-County were raised last month by District Veterinary Officer, Dr Aloysius Tumwesigye.

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