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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 MoreLASSA FEVER DEATH TOLL IN NIGERIA RISES TO 172 IN 2025 Why in the News? Rising fatalities: Nigeria has reported 172 deaths from Lassa fever since January 2025, highlighting environmental security concerns and the need for comprehensive environmental impact assessments. Widespread outbreak: 924 confirmed cases out of 8,041 suspected were reported across multiple states, indicating …
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 …
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