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Japan Reports Third Avian Influenza Outbreak This Season Why in the News ? Japan has confirmed its third outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this season at a poultry farm in Niigata Prefecture, leading to the culling of 630,000 chickens. The outbreak follows earlier cases in Hokkaido’s Shiraoi and Eniwa cities in October. This …
Read MoreNew Bird Flu Outbreaks Hit Western Cape Region Why in the News? New outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in South Africa’s Western Cape and nearby provinces. Authorities urge caution to prevent spread, highlighting risks to poultry and wild birds, including mass deaths among great white pelicans. This situation underscores …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Health GS-3: Economics of Animal-Rearing Focus: A severe bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh led to the culling of nearly 2 lakh birds, causing huge losses for poultry farmers. The drop in poultry demand, lack of protective gear for sanitation workers, and concerns over biosecurity measures have raised alarms about preparedness and response …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The World Health Organization reported the first globally confirmed human fatality from the H5N2 bird flu variant, occurring in Mexico with no direct animal exposure link. The case raises concerns due to recent H5N2 outbreaks in Mexican poultry, although human infection risk remains low. source:livescience About World Health Organization (WHO): Founded: …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Health and related aspects GS-3- Emerging technology in Health sector Focus : Influenza A H5N1 detected in dairy cows in 6 states in the U.S. The exact extent of the spread of H5N1 in cows has not yet been ascertained since cattle are not routinely tested for avian influenza and the symptoms have been …
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