First PCR Confirmed anthrax outbreaks in Ethiopia-Amhara region, 2018-2019.
Baye Ashenefe WassieSurafel FantawYonas MekonnenAmete Mihret TeshaleYohannis YitagesuEstifanos TsigeDesalegn GetahunGeremew TasewGetachew AbichuBeyene MogesEbba AbateTakele AbaynehTaye Zeru TadegeZewdu BelaySiobhan M MorPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)
We report the first qPCR-confirmed outbreaks of anthrax in Ethiopia. Both outbreaks were controlled through active case finding, carcass management, ring vaccination of livestock, training of health professionals and outreach with livestock owners. Human and animal health authorities should work together using a One Health approach to improve case reporting and vaccine coverage.