The Regional Director of Health in Bizerte, Sami Al-Raqiq revealed that, some medical facilities detected 7 people infected by Brucellosis in Ras Al-Gabal area in Bizerte governorate and the preliminary research indicates that the source of the disease is the consumption of unknown dairy products.
He said in a statement to “Arab Today” that the diagnosed people were properly treated and were sent home after making sure there is not any threat to their lives.
He said that, the medical facilities, agriculture ministry and customs’ organization formed a joint team to stop the illegal trading of milk derivatives, and to continue the medical researches to figure out the smallest details about the source of this disease.
Al-Raqiq reassured all citizens, confirming that there is no danger on their health, asking them to make sure of their source of dairy products and avoid any illegal and unknown sources, especially as Ramadan approaches.