Avian Influenza

Bird flu kills girl in Cambodia, others fall sick: Is this the beginning of a new pandemic?

First, bird flu killed more than 110 poultry birds. Then it spread to other mammals. Now, an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia has died of it and another 12 people in her area are suspected to be sick with avian influenza. Concerns are rising that a mutation could lead to human-to-human transmission

Explained: How shortage in Malaysia proved eggcellent news for India

Malaysian officials said small-scale farmers are reducing output due to increasing feed prices caused by the Ukraine war. India, which exported five million eggs to Malaysia in December, is expected to send another 20 million in January and February

Avian flu outbreak in India brings forth links to environment, animal and human health

Since many wetlands where migratory birds visit are unprotected, involving communities in their management is essential, according to experts.

Bird Flu: FSSAI advises consumers not to eat undercooked chicken, says 'no need to panic'

The regulator also advised consumers not to purchase eggs or poultry meat sourced from bird flu-infected areas and to avoid going to open markets in infected areas that sell poultry

Bird Flu: Red Fort shut for public till 26 January after sample of dead crow tests positive

The Delhi government’s animal husbandry department said around 15 crows were found dead on the premises of the Red Fort last week

Bird flu: Samples of 1,000 chickens test positive for avian influenza in Himachal Pradesh's Solan

Himachal Pradesh govt said that the ban on the supply of poultry and products from other states was extended for another week on Monday

Bird flu: Delhi govt orders reopening of Ghazipur poultry market after all samples test negative for avian influenza

Delhi govt on Thursday said that samples from 100 chickens in the poultry market tested negative. The market was temporarily closed after an outbreak of bird flu among crows and ducks in the city

Bird flu: No scientific report of transmission to humans, states shouldn't curb poultry sales, says Centre

The announcement came in the wake of the Delhi government's decision to ban the sale of processed and packaged chicken brought from outside the city as a precautionary measure

Bird flu outbreak: Over 1,200 birds found dead across India; UP becomes 7th state to report avian influenza

Besides Uttar Pradesh, the other six states where bird flu cases have been confirmed are Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat

Centre says bird flu confirmed in six states; over 1.60 lakh poultry to be culled in Haryana

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked them to contain the disease as per the action plan