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FAO alert on avian influenza – risk of upsurge and regional spread through increased poultry trade prior to and during Lunar New Year festivities in Asia









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    Policy brief
    Policy brief
    Avian influenza risk of upsurge and regional spread through increased poultry trade before and during Lunar New Year festivities in Asia 2025
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    Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious disease that affects poultry, wild birds, and mammals and poses risks to animal and human health. The FAO warns of a heightened risk of outbreaks in Asia due to increased poultry trade and travel of people before the Lunar New Year in January 2025. This publication highlights AI trends, emphasizing zoonotic risks and the need for strict biosecurity measures.The report details AI outbreaks, driven by live poultry trade, wild bird migrations, and poor biosecurity. It stresses the importance of surveillance, rapid response, and enhanced disease prevention to protect livelihoods and public health.FAO urges immediate action, including border controls, improved biosecurity, and increased surveillance of domestic and wild birds. Collaboration between governments, industry, and international organizations is key to mitigating AI risks.
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    Increased risk of high pathogenicity avian influenza introduction and spread in Africa 2025
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    FAO calls for heightened surveillance and preparedness for avian influenza (AI) during the period from December to March. Given the ongoing situation in Europe, the risk of (re-)introduction of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) virus into African countries and territories along wild bird migratory corridors is considered high.Importantly, FAO recommends countries and territories in the Africa Region to enhance efforts on early detection, diagnosis, outbreak response, and coordination with neighbouring countries under a One Health approach, including sequencing of viruses and sharing data where possible.
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