Experts are concerned about recent increasing cases of bird flu in humans in Asia
Experts are deeply concerned about the recent surge of Avian Flu cases in humans in Asia. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) calls for greater and cross-border efforts in the fight against Avian Flu.
After a long period with few human infections, there have already been 13 reported cases from Cambodia, as well as cases from China and Vietnam since the end of 2023. The Regional Manager of the FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Southeast Asia speaks of a pandemic threat.
"The recent surge in Avian Flu outbreaks is extremely alarming," said Kachen Wongsathapornchai. "Since the end of 2023, we have observed an increase in human cases and the spread of the virus to new animal species. The emergence of new A/H5N1 strains that are more easily transmissible increases the pandemic risk."
People in the affected areas are urged to take necessary precautions due to the escalating Avian Flu cases. The accumulation of expert knowledge and resources across borders is crucial in mitigating the Avian Flu pandemic risk in Asia. The recent developments in Bird flu cases have prompted global health experts to closely monitor the situation.
