Fifteen villagers have been hospitalised after they consumed meat from cattle infected with anthrax.
Makoni District recently experienced an outbreak of anthrax with 12 cattle reported to have died so far since January.
A Health ministry official, Perpetua Chiwandire, confirmed that 15 patients were hospitalised after eating meat infected with anthrax.
Makoni Veterinary services Officer, Farai Musuka, said they have embarked on a massive campaign to educate local communities about the dangers of anthrax.
He said the affected areas include, Maparura, Chitenderano, Chinhenga, Rugoyi, Tandi and Chiware.
Shortages of vaccines at vet department were impacting negatively on efforts to vaccinate cattle in the whole district.
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