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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 MoreWHO Declares Mpox No Longer Global Emergency Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) after a steady decline in cases across Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries. Recent Developments on Mpox Outbreak: …
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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