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DocumentOther documentFAO alert on avian influenza – risk of upsurge and regional spread through increased poultry trade prior to and during Lunar New Year festivities in Asia 2024
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DocumentFactsheetHelping Poultry Farmers in Libya to Halt the Spread of Deadly Avian Influenza - TCP LIB 3501 2018Since its introduction to Libya in December 2015, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has spread to a number of farms in the country, causing serious economic losses to poultry farmers and affecting public health. Between 2014 and 2015, the losses to farmers caused by the disease were estimated at over USD10 million. The lack of qualified human resources and appropriate equipment meant that the outbreaks were not deeply investigated, while the absence of biosecurity measures and awareness enabled the evolution of the disease in the country, reaching over 60 percent in backyard farms and leading to an increase in the number of human deaths during the cold season of 2015. To halt the spread of the “H5N1” strain and reduce its impact upon human health and food security, there was a clear need to identify the origin of the infection, control poultry along the value chain, apply biosecurity measures and manage outbreaks, as well as increasing the awareness of stakeholders and the population as a whole.
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BookletCorporate general interestIguaçu statement - Tackling high pathogenicity avian influenza together
Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil – 11 September 2025
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No results found.The Iguaçu Statement is a global call to action to address the growing threat of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). Uniting representatives from governments, international organizations, scientific institutions, civil society, and the private sector, the statement outlines a shared commitment to prevent HPAI by building robust systems for early detection and rapid control, protect poultry and egg value chains, livelihoods, and trade, and transform poultry systems to be resilient, sustainable, and ready to meet future demands. It emphasizes the importance of surveillance and early detection, biosecurity, and rapid control measures for poultry, wildlife, and human populations. Key actions include integrating the Global Strategy into national plans by 2026, establishing dedicated funding, harmonizing regional protocols, and ensuring transparent outbreak reporting. The Statement urges governments, regional bodies, private sector actors, and resource partners to collaborate on surveillance, emergency response, research, and financing mechanisms to mitigate HPAI risks. This collective commitment underscores that words alone are not enough and the global community pledges to turn commitments into measurable actions, protecting animals, people, and the planet from HPAI’s devastating impacts.
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