Abstract

Anthrax is regarded as a zoonotic animal disease that tends to pose a threat not only to livestock but also to the
global environment, economy, health and well-being of the general public. However, it suffices to state that
Uganda has also had its fair share as it concerns the anthrax disease outbreak. Although the Anthrax disease
seems to be silent, it is considered a dangerous livestock disease that could gradually creep persistently and have a
significant impact on the Uganda livestock, environment, and the general well-being of the people of Uganda. It is
in this regard, that this study tends to examine the legal framework concerning combating anthrax disease in
Uganda. Furthermore, the study also aims to examine the danger, root cause, issues, and challenges in combating
anthrax disease in Uganda. In this regard, the study adopts a doctrinal method of study to examine previous
literature and other relevant sources concerning anthrax disease in Uganda. The results obtained from these
sources were analyzed through an analytical and descriptive method. The study therefore found that there is an
incidence of anthrax disease in Uganda. Furthermore, the study also found that lack of awareness, non-vaccination
of livestock against anthrax disease, and poor surveillance against the anthrax disease could result in the
widespread of the anthrax disease, which may pose a significant threat to livestock, the environment, and the
public health well-being of Uganda. It is therefore concluded and recommended that to curtail the silent threat of
the anthrax disease, there is a need to strengthen and intensify the legal regulation, surveillance, and control of the
anthrax disease. Furthermore, it is also required government and various stakeholders ensure an effective
engagement and collaboration with the local agricultural community in curtailing the outbreak of anthrax disease.
Keywords: Legal, Livestock, Anthrax, Agriculture, Uganda