Archive · 24 May 2025
Anthrax Outbreak: Vaccination for Cattle in North Bengal
Imagine a sickness called anthrax is spreading among animals in a village.
This sickness can make animals very sick.
To stop it, doctors are giving shots to the animals to protect them.
They're also collecting samples to see if the sickness has spread to people.
People who are sick with anthrax might have sores, tummy troubles, fever, and body aches.
The doctors are checking the area carefully and have set up special rooms at the hospitals to help people who get sick.
They're working hard to keep everyone safe.
Anthrax cases confirmed in cattle and livestock in Brahmattar Chatra village.
Vaccination drive initiated by the state animal resources department.
Samples sent to Kolkata tested positive for anthrax.
Health officials collecting more samples and monitoring the area.
Isolation wards established at local hospitals for potential human cases.
- Who
- Cattle and livestock in Brahmattar Chatra village, along with the local health department.
- What
- Anthrax outbreak with cattle and livestock testing positive.
- When
- Ongoing, with vaccination and sample collection currently underway.
- Where
- Brahmattar Chatra village in Cooch Behar, West Bengal.
- Why
- To contain a potential anthrax outbreak after positive tests.
- Location
- Brahmattar Chatra village, Cooch Behar, West Bengal
- Disease
- Anthrax
- Action
- Vaccination of cattle and livestock
- Samples tested
- Positive for anthrax
- Symptoms
- Lesions, diarrhea, fever, body ache
- Hospital Facilities
- Isolation wards set up at Dinhata Hospital and MJN Medical College