There is growing panic in Lyantonde District following an outbreak of the contagious anthrax disease that has reportedly begun claiming human lives. According to the district health department, four ...

The Kwara Government has issued a public advisory on the outbreak and spread of anthrax, a deadly bacteria that has been reported in neighbouring countries. The advisory was issued by Dr Abubakar ...

What you need to know: Anthrax is caused by a bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. Humans generally acquire the disease directly or indirectly from infected animals or occupational exposure to ...