<p><strong>Methods:</strong> The After-Action Review (AAR) was undertaken using qualitative methodology during the fieldwork period. The after action assessment conducted with purposively selected experts engaged in anthrax outbreak response activities like clinicians, public health professionals and&nbsp; government officials who were directly involved in the anthrax outbreak response. Data were collected through FGDs, Key Informant Interviews (KII) and observation. A total of four FGDs and eight KII were conducted. Digital audio voice recorder was used to record conversations. A thematic analysis was used to analyze data.&nbsp;</p>