Bird flu on the rise in Kathmandu: infection confirmed in 82 locations of 11 districts

Crows behind spread of bird flu in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu, June 28: The Department of Livestock Services has stated that the spread of bird flu across Kathmandu Valley...

The deadliest strain of bird flu reaches NSW | 9 News Australia

The first suspected case of deadly bird flu in NSW has now been confirmed, and now, hundreds of personnel are scouring the coastline to spot any infected seabirds. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Lethal bird flu spreads to SA

Bird flu has spread across state borders to South Australia, marking an alarming development since the deadly H5 strain was first detected in Western Australia last week.

'Incredibly concerning': Bird flu found in NSW

The deadly avian flu may have reached NSW, adding another suspected case of the highly contagious H5N1 virus to the five known cases in two other states.

Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to fourFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDeadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states after a migratory seabird tested positive for the disease in South Australia.Western Australia also has another suspected positive case, in a southern giant petrel, found in the Quindalup region in the state’s south west. Continue reading...

Chickenpox Surge Reaches 18,000 Cases in Gaza as Malnourished Children Cannot Fight Back

More than 18,000 chickenpox and skin disease cases were recorded across Gaza in a single week, the UN said on Friday, with malnourished children the most exposed. Gaza's healthcare system is operating at half capacity and humanitarian funding is at 25 percent of what is needed.

Bird flu cases rise in Nepal, only zoo shut

Dahal said authorities suspect the disease was being spread by crows.

Bird flu is finally in Australia. What does that mean for us?

Bird flu is finally in Australia. What does that mean for us?

Australia and NZ news roundup: 18-24 June

This week: bird flu preparations, arthritis funding, Vietnam collaborations and a National Science Challenges review The post Australia and NZ news roundup: 18-24 June appeared first on Research Professional News.

Bird flu detected among wild birds in Australia

Bird flu detected among wild birds in Australia

उपत्यकामा घटेन बर्डफ्लु संक्रमण

ललितपुर। बर्डफ्लु सङ्क्रमण देशका अधिकांश जिल्लामा नियन्त्रणमा आए पनि काठमाडौँ उपत्यका र काभ्रेपलाञ्चोकमा भने जोखिम अझै कायम रहेको छ। पशु सेवा विभागका अनुसार झापा, मोरङ, सुनसरी, महोत्तरी, बारा, चितवनलगायतका जिल्लामा सङ्क्रमण पूर्ण रूपमा नियन्त्रणमा आइसकेको छ। विभागका वरिष्ठ पशु सेवा चिकित्सक डा मुकुल उपाध्यायका अनुसार उपत्यकाका तीन जिल्लामा सङ्क्रमणको अवस्था यथावत् रहे पनि काभ्रेपलाञ्चोकमा सङ्क्रमण []

Australia Confirms Second H5N1 Avian Influenza Case

Australia has detected a second case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Western Australia, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to prevent the virus from reaching commercial poultry farms. The latest case involved a sick northern giant petrel discovered on a remote beach near the town of Esperance, approximately 570 kilometres southeast of Perth. The [] The post Australia Confirms Second H5N1 Avian Influenza Case appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Concerns bird flu may have spread to SA

Two dead seabirds are being tested for bird flu in South Australia.

Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in DR Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths

Health authorities are reporting a new increase in cases over the past 24 hours, while the outbreak of the rare Budibugi strain continues to spread The post Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in DR Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Sri Lanka intensifies fight against dengue and the mosquitos that cause the infection

Sri Lanka has recorded more than 56,422 dengue cases from January to July 1, adding pressure to the country’s healthcare system as the caseload continues to increase. DENV-2 is the dominant dengue serotype causing a higher number of infections at present, health officials say. According to academics, unplanned urbanization and climate change are factors contributing []

First confirmed H5N1 bird flu case detected in Australia’s New South Wales

Sydney, July 5 (SANA) Australian authorities have confirmed the first case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in New South Wales after an infected migratory seabird was found near the coastal town of Hawks Nest. The detection brings the total number of confirmed H5N1 cases in Australia to six across three states, according to []

Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Congo’s Ebola outbreak has the largest ‌number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health Organization official told a briefing on Tuesday, blaming the surge on its quick spread to urban areas. The Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has [] The post Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

First Detection of H5N1 Bird Flu in Australia Raises Alarm

H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia, sparking concerns for wildlife and agriculture. Experts warn of potential impacts ahead.

First case of H5 bird flu confirmed in New South Wales

The first case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in New South Wales. ​It follows testing on an infected giant petrel, a seabird that spends most of its time over the water. ​It was found near Hawks Nest on the state's Mid North Coast on Friday. ​New South Wales Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty said the state government is continuing to monitor the situation.

Pan American Health Organization warns of a ‘critical’ emergency after Venezuela’s earthquakes

The international agency says overcrowded shelters, vaccine shortages and a collapsing healthcare system threaten to spark disease outbreaks

Bird Flu Outbreak in Nepal: Over 5,96,000 Poultry Culled, Only Zoo Shut

Nepal has culled more than 5,96,000 poultry and shut its only zoo after bird flu spread to 11 districts, including parts of the Kathmandu Valley. Since the first 2026 cases were detected on March 18, authorities have also destroyed over one million eggs. Officials suspect infected crows may be contributing to the spread, making containment more difficult.

H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time

SYDNEY: Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu in an Australian seabird for the first time, the government said Friday. Australia was for years the only continental landmass to be free of the H5 strain, which has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry and wild birds worldwide. A total of 12 cases of H5 bird flu have been confirmed in Australia since June but all of them were in migratory sea birds, not local wildlife.

Kes denggi di Pulau Pinang turun 34 peratus

GEORGE TOWN : Kes demam denggi di Pulau Pinang menunjukkan trend penurunan setakat Minggu Epidemiologi (ME) ke-24 tahun ini, meskipun kes di peringkat kebangsaan meningkat sebanyak 25 peratus bagi tempoh sama. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Belia, Sukan dan Kesihatan negeri, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen berkata, sehingga 20 Jun lalu, Pulau Pinang merekodkan sebanyak 629 kes berbanding 946 ... Read more The post Kes denggi di Pulau Pinang turun 34 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.