Why East African region is at risk of animal diseases transmitted to humans
The East African region is at risk of zoonotic diseases, including those from wild animals, experts have warned.
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The East African region is at risk of zoonotic diseases, including those from wild animals, experts have warned.
In Tanzania, official data estimates that more than 2,000 tonnes of illegal game meat is seized annually in the country.
African conservationists say bushmeat trade fueling zoonotic diseases-
NAIROBI, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Illegal trade in bushmeat, meat from wildlife species that are hunted for human consumption, most often referring to the meat of game in Africa, due to lax policing, poverty, and soaring demand for protein is to blame for the regular outbreak of zoonotic diseases in Africa, experts said Wednesday.