25/09/2025
KWATAKO ORDER ⚒️ URGENT PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT
To all members of the public,
If you encounter a dead hippo in the Luangwa ecosystem, please report it immediately to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW).
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
During hot seasons, the valley experiences isolated cases of anthrax.
Therefore, if you find a dead hippo:
i. Do not touch the carcass.
ii. Do not consume any part of the hippo's meat.
iii. Report to DNPW immediately.
ADDITIONAL MEASURE;
Once the incident is reported and under the supervision of authorised personnel, the carcass should be treated with lime to neutralize anthrax spores and prevent further spread.
Anthrax is a dangerous disease. Your prompt reporting and caution will help prevent outbreaks and protect human and animal life.
Issued by: Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW)
Picture for illustration purposes, the picture is for 2016