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Illegal urban wild meat supply chain characterization: A case study on zoonosis in Lusaka, Zambia

2026Open accessUniversity of Zambia

Abstract

Zambia's illegal wild meat trade poses serious zoonotic risks due to unhygienic practices, poor oversight, and species misrepresentation. Reducing these risks requires multisectoral collaboration, stronger enforcement, behavior change strategies, and investment in sustainable livelihood alternatives for communities near protected areas.

Research topics

  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
  • Food Safety and Hygiene

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0342396

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