Anthrax outbreak kills four in Lyantonde, Uganda

Four people have died in Lyantonde District, Uganda, due to an anthrax outbreak. The deaths occurred after the disease was first reported in livestock. The victims are believed to have contracted anthrax from animals that died suddenly. Health officials are monitoring other hospitalized individuals and collaborating with the Ministry of Health for testing. The district has formed a task force to contain the spread and advises against consuming meat from animals that die under unclear circumstances. Previous outbreaks have primarily affected livestock.