Cutaneous anthrax cases reported in Akmola region
Five residents of Atbasar district in the Akmola region are being treated for cutaneous anthrax at the infectious diseases hospital in Kokshetau, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to the Department of sanitary and epidemiological control of Akmola region, five cases of cutaneous anthrax have been confirmed in Atbasar district.
“Anti-epidemic measures are being carried out at the site of infection with the involvement of specialists from the sanitary and epidemiological service, healthcare authorities, veterinary inspection, police, and local executive bodies. Laboratory tests have been initiated, and both epidemiological and epizootological investigations are underway. Disinfection is being conducted in the affected area,” the department noted.
The Health Department of the Akmola region also confirmed the cases. Five villagers have been admitted to the infectious diseases hospital in Kokshetau.
“The region’s chief infectious disease specialist was dispatched to the site by air ambulance, examined the patients, conducted diagnostics and adjusted the treatment. The patients had high fever. Their condition has since stabilized. Wounds are healing, and there is positive progress,” medical officials noted.
As reported earlier, medical centers in the Kostanay region have reported 153 cases of tick bites since the beginning of the 2025 epidemiological season.
