Avian Alarm: H5N1 Bird Flu Strikes Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast is facing a significant outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu, with the deadly virus striking a poultry farm in the eastern district of Koun-Fao, near Ghana. The outbreak has resulted in the death of 95,000 birds, as reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
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The Ivory Coast has seen a devastating outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu at a poultry farm. This alarming development was announced on Thursday by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
The outbreak is located in the district of Koun-Fao, near the border with Ghana. This virulent virus has led to the death of 95,000 poultry birds, according to a report from Ivorian authorities.
This recent flare-up of the H5N1 strain is part of a global trend that has wreaked havoc on poultry populations across different regions, raising concerns about both economic impacts and animal health.
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