NAHCON Cautions Hajj Pilgrims Against Anthrax

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is warning Nigerian pilgrims to avoid consuming bush meat, kpomo, smoked meat, and others in light of the recent anthrax outbreak in the West African sub-region.

During a telephone interview with the Daily Trust, Dr. Sa’id Ahmad Dumbulwa, the NAHCON Commissioner in charge of health, stated that caution was necessary as a result of the trans-border trade between Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso that had so far confirmed the outbreak of anthrax disease in some parts of their respective territories and Nigeria.

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“NAHCON swiftly issued the advisory to pilgrims for fear of contact with Muslim brothers and sisters from those countries who would be taking part in this year’s Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia, who though might not necessarily be infected by the disease, for precautionary measures.”

SOURCE: Daily Trust