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  • Fatal human case of avian flu H5N1 confirmed in Dakahlia

    Egypt // 26 June, 2016

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a fatal human case of avian flu H5N1.

    Bird flu H5N1

  • H7 flu detected in poultry market

    Macao (China SAR) // 23 June, 2016

    A H7-type flu has been detected in the Iao Hon Street poultry market. Macao's Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) and the Health Bureau (SSM) have suspended the sales of live poultry for at least three days, and are monitoring the health of three people who were in close contact with the birds.

    Bird flu other strains, Bird flu H7N9

  • Further outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry

    Ghana // 30 June, 2016

    The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) confirmed another two outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions.

    Bird flu H5N1

  • Study: Maternal flu vaccination improves birth outcomes

    30 June, 2016

    Flu vaccination apart from providing protection against seasonal influenza in newborns, can also prevent preterm births by approximately 20 percent.

    Seasonal Flu

  • Another outbreak of H5N1

    Nigeria // 10 June, 2016

    An outbreak of H5N1 in the Federal Capital Territory has prompted authorities to cull around 360 laying hens and implement control measures to contain any further spread.

    Bird flu H5N1

  • More H5N1 poultry outbreaks

    Cameroon // 08 June, 2016

    Media sources are reporting another poultry outbreak of H5N1, this time in Ebolowa, the capital of the south region. The virus is said to have killed over 6000 birds in less than two weeks. The outbreak was detected when samples were taken from chickens at the central market of Oyenga. Two other poultry farms in Ebolowa also revealed positive results.
    Cameroon’s H5N1 outbreak began mid-May when it affected a large farm in the capital city of Yaoundé, in the Centre Region. Control measures, including disinfection and quarantine, have been implemented

    Bird flu H5N1

  • H5N6 in Hunan

    China // 09 June, 2016

    Another human case of H5N6 was reported...

    Influenza H5N6, Bird flu other strains

  • Influenza in the South and Southeast

    Brazil // 19 June, 2016

    The South and Southeast regions of Brazil are experiencing high flu activity

    Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu"

  • WHO Flu update dated 13 June

    15 June, 2016

    According to the latest flu report by the World Health Organization(WHO), influenza activity has decreased or remained low globally...

    Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu", Seasonal Flu

  • H9N2 case in Guangdong

    China // 20 June, 2016

    A 4-year-old girl from Meizhou Xingning City is hospitalised in a serious condition after being infected with bird flu H9N2. Low pathogenic influenza A H9N2 is widespread among land and aquatic poultry.

    Influenza H9N2, Bird flu other strains

  • Outbreak of H5N1 in poultry

    Niger // 03 June, 2016

    An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been reported in a poultry centre...

    Bird flu H5N1

  • H7N3 in Jalisco State June 2016

    Mexico // 06 June, 2016

    More H7N3 identified in Jalisco state

    Influenza H7N3, Bird flu other strains

  • MERS cases 30 May to 5 June

    Saudi Arabia // 03 June, 2016

    The following cases have been reported by the Ministry of Health this week...

    MERS-CoV

  • Outbreak of respiratory illness in Prey Veng

    Cambodia // 05 June, 2016

    Over 400 people, including many children, are affected by an outbreak of a flu-like illness in Prey Veng...

    Seasonal Flu

  • New human cases of H7N9

    China // 01 July, 2016

    Additional human cases of H7N9 have been reported from Beijing and Tianjin...

    Bird flu H7N9

  • Human case of H7N9 in Liaoning

    China // 11 July, 2016

    A case of H7N9 has been reported in Liaoning province.

    Bird flu H7N9, Bird flu other strains

  • Increase in flu activity

    Bolivia // 27 June, 2016

    Health officials in Bolivia have reported an increase in influenza activity.

    Seasonal Flu, Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu", Influenza H3N2

  • Outbreak of MERS-CoV in camels

    Saudi Arabia // 16 June, 2016

    Camels in several areas were confirmed infected with MERS-CoV in March and April. These camels were associated with human cases of the virus....

    MERS-CoV

  • Higher than expected flu activity

    Panama // 21 June, 2016

    Panama is experiencing higher than usual flu activity. The flu has caused more than 600 hospitalisations including over 20 deaths. . .

    Seasonal Flu, Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu"

  • H7N9 in poultry

    Hong Kong (China SAR) // 05 June, 2016

    Routine testing for bird flu has found H7N9 in droppings from live poultry in the Yan Oi Market in Tuen Mun...

    Bird flu H7N9