Uganda, March 18 -- The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in more than 30 districts and the recent report of the same in Kampala has heightened concern around the safety of meat in the market. Some people, especially those living in Kampala, told our reporter they have suspended consumption of meat until they are sure the meat they are buying and eating is from FMD-free animals.

Human and animal health experts say although the risk of humans getting FMD from eating or touching an infected animal is low, there have been reports of infections in humans, a reality some experts say should lead to some alertness.

"An average human being will not get the disease even if they come into contact with it, by touch, eating the meat, or treatin...