•Authorities Warn Against Consuming Meat from Dead Animals
Marsabit County health officials have raised concerns over food safety after 25 people, including six children, fell ill from consuming meat from a camel carcass in Kamboe, Laisamis Constituency.
The incident, which occurred last Saturday, has prompted urgent medical intervention and renewed warnings against eating meat from dead animals.
According to John Lenareiyo, a nurse at Kamboe Dispensary, health officials responded swiftly after being alerted by villagers from Manyatta Lengorino, a nearby settlement.
Upon arrival, medical teams found several individuals suffering from symptoms linked to food poisoning, prompting immediate treatment.
“The victims are now in stable condition and under medical care,” Lenareiyo confirmed, adding that the quick response by health officials helped avert a more severe health crisis.
While the exact cause of the illness is yet to be determined, experts warn that consuming meat from dead animals poses serious health risks.
Such meat can be contaminated with harmful bacteria, parasites, or toxins that may cause severe foodborne illnesses.
In extreme cases, consuming carcass meat can lead to outbreaks of diseases such as anthrax or botulism, which can have fatal consequences.
Local health authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid eating meat from animals that have died of unknown causes.
They are also emphasizing the importance of proper food handling and hygiene to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident has reignited discussions on food security and public health awareness in remote areas, where access to veterinary and food inspection services remains limited.
Authorities are now considering intensified community education campaigns to discourage unsafe food practices and improve health standards in the region.
As investigations continue, residents have been advised to report any suspicious cases of animal deaths to veterinary or health officials to prevent future occurrences of such health emergencies.
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