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Over the past month, 28 hippos have died from anthrax in the Semuliki River, near Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC is also facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, with over 5,000 deaths. Anthrax, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, can be transmitted to humans through contact with a dead or sick animal or by consuming its meat. Virunga National Park is focusing on surveillance, the safe management of carcasses and reducing risks to wildlife and local communities. The park has advised people not to touch, skin or consume animals found dead, and to report any carcasses or suspected cases to the relevant authorities.
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