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Nigeria's bushmeat consumption comes under scrutiny

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Bushmeat seller removes a spine from a brush-tailed porcupine at a market in Emure-ile, Ondo, Nigeria, Aug 28, 2019. [Reuters]

In Nigeria, bushmeat is more than just food, it's a culinary tradition and a trade. Despite the risk of zoonotic diseases like Ebola and Lassa fever, 45 per cent of the country consumes bushmeat regularly, and now discussions to raise awareness are taking center stage.

Following last week's World Zoonoses Day celebrations, Nigeria's bush meat consumption comes under scrutiny due to the associated health risks.

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