By Posiano Bwambale,
Kasese district authorities have launched a fresh fight against the consumption of sanga meat in an attempt to thwart the spread of anthrax that has been reported in some districts of Uganda.
The resolution was reached at today morning during an emergency District Taskforce Meeting held at the Kasese Municipal board room aimed at laying modalities of preventing anthrax in Kasese district.
Anthrax outbreak was confirmed on 29 November last year in Kabira, Kasasa and Lwankoni sub counties in Kyotera district.
According to Mr. Justus Nayetegeza Kwezi, the Veterinary Inspector for Western Region, Kasese is best known for consuming sanga meat because at first the traders would deal in fresh meat but later started smuggling in contaminated meat after attaining trading licenses.
Kwezi said the constituencies that are leading in the consumption of sanga in Kasese district are Bukonzo County East and West. Mr. Kwezi speaking:….
Mr. Stephen Bagonza, the Kasese Acting District Health Officer, the trade of sanga meat puts lives of people at higher risk of contracting anthrax, suggesting the ban of what he described illegal meat. Mr. Bagonza speaking:.
Mr. Girivazio Monday Bwambale, the District Secretary for Social Services said the District council had passed a resolution banning the sale and consumption of Sanga Meat but called for collaboration with district officials where sanga meat is reportedly ferried. Girivazio speaking….
Kasese Municipality Mayor, Chance Kahindo observed that the Local Council three Chairpersons should be brought on board because some of them deal in the same business in their respective areas. Mr. Chance adds:….
Rwenzori Regional Police Commander, SSP Moses Nanoka and Kasese RDC Lt.Joe Walunsimbi said that as security they were ready to enforce the fight against the vice from the routes that are used by the dealers and cause their arrests. However, Dr. Yusuf Kibaya, the District Veterinary Officer revealed that the district has not yet registered any cases related to the disease both in animals and human beings. END.
