Anthrax

What is Anthrax?

Initially there was widespread panic among locals, visitors and tourists through the province and the country.

However, this rumor, was later dismissed by the National Department of Health (NDoH) and the National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA).

 

So what exactly is Anthrax?

According to the factsheet provided by NDoH, Anthrax is a disease caused by a bacterium called Bacillus anthracis.

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Health department slams anthrax report

The National Department of Health has confirmed with the Madang Provincial Health Authorities that anthrax disease was not an outbreak, though it existed among pigs in certain parts in the habitat.

According to World Health Organisation, anthrax is a disease caused by a bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. It is a disease which has existed for hundreds of years and which still occurs naturally in both animals and humans in many parts of the world. In its most common natural form, it creates dark sores on the skin.