The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has advised the public to desist from consuming PONMO, as well as smoked and bush Meat.
This follows the outbreak of anthrax disease in countries within the West African sub-region; specifically, Northern Ghana bordering Burkina Faso and Togo.
Anthrax is caused by a spore-forming bacterium. It mainly affects animals. Humans can become infected through contact with an infected animal or by inhaling spores.
