Inspect meat carefully to limit chances of Anthrax infections

That six cases of anthrax are admitted to Thika Level 5 Hospital speaks volumes about our unwillingness to learn lessons from past episodes of contagion, and limit future recurrences.

The authorities have done a commendable job in closing the offending slaughterhouse from which the six meat loaders contracted anthrax. Questions, however, must be asked about the competence and commitment of the meat inspectors who failed to isolate and destroy the infected carcasses.