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Update on Avian Influenza - 2008
19 December 2008 Bangladesh
On 16 December 2008, The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh
confirmed that poultry in two commercials farms, one in Rajshahi district, in
the northwestern part of the country bordering India
and one located to the northeast of Dhaka,
the capital, tested positive for H5N1.
As of 16 December 2008, a total of 291 outbreaks had been
recorded in 47 districts out of 64 districts. The Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that a total of 1,645, 827
chickens have been culled.
So far, the first and only human case of H5N1 infection
occurred in January 2008.
For further
information on poultry AI, please visit the following website: Ministry
of Fisheries and Livestock www.mofl.gov.bd
16 December 2008 India
Avian Influenza in
West Bengal and Assam, India
West
Bengal
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GOI has
notified Avian Influenza Outbreak in Englishbazar block, Malda District of
West Bengal on 15.12.2008. Containment measures have been instituted and
microplan is being developed. The active surveillance in 0-3 Km would start
on 17.12.2008. The State Govt has been provided with ventilators, PPE and Oseltamivir
during the last outbreak the stock of which is available with them.
Additional 5000 capsules of Tamiflu has been kept at
Regional Director office of MOHFW, Kolkata.
Assam
The Department of Animal Husbandry had notified avian
influenza in Block Gobardhana, Barpeta District and Block West Nalbari,
Nalbari District (on 4.12.08) in Rani and Rampur block of Kamrup district
(01.12.2008) and Hajo block of Kamrup district (27.11.08). Further outbreaks
have been notified on 10.12.2008 in Block Sidli Chirang [District Chirang]
and Bezera, Guwahati Municipality [District Kamrup] and Dibrugarh Municipality
[District Dibrugarh].
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India,
has strengthened isolation facilities to admit and treat suspect cases.
30,000 capsules of Tamiflu, 9,000 surgical masks, 900 personal protective
equipments, 300 N-95 masks and 8 ventilators have been supplied by MoHFW.
Sufficient anti-viral drugs and PPE are in stock with the State Government.
There is no suspect case of human avian influenza.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
15 December 2008 India
Status Report of
Avian Influenza in Assam, India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
in the Agriculture Ministry has confirmed further outbreaks of avian
influenza in Block Sidli Chirang (District Chirang) and Bezera, Guwahati
Municipality (District Kamrup) and Dibrugarh Municipality (District
Dibrugarh). This is in addition to earlier outbreaks in Block Gobardhana,
Barpeta District and Block West Nalbari, Nalbari District (on 4.12.08) in
Rani and Rampur
block of Kamrup district (01.12.2008) and Hajo block of Kamrup district
(27.11.08).
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India,
has strengthened isolation facilities to admit and treat suspect cases.
15,000 capsules of Tamiflu, 9,000 surgical masks, 900 personal protective
equipments, 300 N-95 masks and five ventilators have been supplied by MoHFW.
Another 5,000 capsules of Tamiflu has reached the affected area on
14.12.2008.
There is no suspect case of human avian influenza.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
11 December 2008 India
Fresh outbreak of
poultry AI in India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
in the Agriculture Ministry has confirmed of a fresh outbreak of High
Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Barpeta, Nalbari and Kamrup districts in
Indias north east state of Assam. The High Security Animal Disease
Laboratory of Bhopal confirmed the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian
influenza H5N1. Local authorities have started culling within the five-km
radius of the infected villages. The situation is being monitored.
Between January and May this year, 42 incidents of bird
flu were reported from West Bengal and
Tripura.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
9 December 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced two new
confirmed cases of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. A
9-year-old female from Riau
Province developed
symptoms on 7 November and was hospitalized on 12 November. She recovered and
was discharged from hospital on 27 November. Laboratory tests confirmed the
presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Investigations into the source of
her infection indicate poultry deaths at her home on 2 November.
The second case, a 2-year-old female from East Jakarta, developed symptoms on 18 November, was
hospitalized on 26 November and died on 29 November. Laboratory tests have
confirmed infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Initial
investigations into the source of her infection suggest exposure at a live
bird market.
Of the 139 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
113 have been fatal.
8 December 2008 Bangladesh
On 29 September 2008 a layer farm in Naogaon District
tested positive for H5N1 after 750 out of 1,100 pullets died. Fresh outbreak of poultry AI was confirmed
on 2 December 2008 in northern district of Rangpur. On 28 November 2008,
farmers reported unusual poultry mortality to the District Veterinary
Officer. Samples tested positive for Influenza A and samples have been
submitted to the National Reference Laboratory for AI for sub-typing.
As of 3 December 2008, a total of 289 outbreaks had been
recorded in 47 districts out of 64 districts. The Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 549 farms. A total of 1,637,847 chickens have been culled.
So far, the first and only human case of H5N1 infection
occurred in January 2008.
For further
information on poultry AI, please visit the following website: Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock www.mofl.gov.bd
5 December 2008 India
Fresh outbreak of
poultry AI in India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
in the Agriculture Ministry has notified to OIE a fresh outbreak of High
Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Hajo block of Kamrup district in Assam
where more than 300 poultry birds have died since 21 November. High Security
Animal Disease Laboratory of Bhopal confirmed the outbreak of highly
pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. Local authorities have started culling
within the five-km radius of the infected villages. The situation is being
monitored. Between January and May this year, 42 incidents of bird flu were
reported from West Bengal and Tripura. OIE
recognized India
as a HPAI free country only two weeks ago.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
10 September 2008 -
Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has retrospectively
announced two confirmed cases of human infection with the H5N1 avian
influenza virus. The first case, a 38 year old male from Tangerang
Municipality, Banten Province developed symptoms on 4 July 2008, was
hospitalized on 9 July and died on 10 July. There were free roaming poultry
throughout his neighbourhood, including a commercial poultry pen owned by a
neighbour.
The second case, a 20 year old male from Tangerang
District, Banten Province developed symptoms on 20 July, was hospitalized on
29 July, and died on 31 July. Reports indicate that chickens from the case's
household had died in the week preceding the onset of his symptoms and that
he had slaughtered and consumed some of his stock during this period.
Of the 137 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
112 have been fatal.
19 June 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced two new
cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection. The cases are not linked
epidemiologically. The first is a 16-year-old female from South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta
Province developed
symptoms on 7 May, was hospitalized on 12 May and died on 14 May.
Investigations into the source of her infection indicate exposure to sick and
dead poultry.
The second case is a 34-year-old female from Tangerang
District, Banten
Province who developed
symptoms on 26 May, and was hospitalized on 2 June and died on 3 June.
Investigations into the source of her infection are ongoing.
Of the 135 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
110 have been fatal.
18 June 2008 Bangladesh
28 May 2008 -- The Ministry of Health, Bangladesh has confirmed its
first case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza. The case was
identified retrospectively as part of seasonal surveillance activities run by
the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
(ICDDR,B).
The case is a 16-month-old male from Komalapur, Dhaka. He developed symptoms on 27th January 2008 and
subsequently recovered. The case was confirmed as being infected with A(H5N1) by the WHO H5 Reference Laboratory, US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The case was exposed to live and
slaughtered chickens at his home. Specimens have been collected from his
family members and neighbours. All remain healthy to date.
Meanwhile as of 16 June 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries
and Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 547 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,637,266 chickens have been culled.
4 June 2008 India
West Bengal [Kurseong Block of Darjeeling District
notified on 09.05.2008 and Bijanbari Block, Darjeeling District on
16.05.2008]
A population of 34,743 in the 0-3 Km area and a population
of 815 in the 3-10 km area are under active surveillance. A total of 3 cases
of fever and upper respiratory tract infection in 0-3 km have been detected.
None of them had contact with sick/ dead poultry. No case was detected in the
3-10 km area.
In the identified health facility 3 cases with fever/URI
have reported and one of them is under observation.
87 Cullers / Veterinary staff are under medical
observation and continue to be on chemoprophylaxis with oseltamivir
I.E.C. activities are continuing. There is adequate stock
of oseltamivir and PPE with the District authorities. There is no suspect
case of human avian influenza.
The situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
29 May 2008 Bangladesh
28 May 2008 -- The Ministry of Health, Bangladesh has confirmed its
first case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza. The case was
identified retrospectively as part of seasonal surveillance activities run by
the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
(ICDDRB).
The case is a 16-month-old male from Komalapur, Dhaka. He developed symptoms on 27th January 2008 and
subsequently recovered. The case was confirmed as being infected with A(H5N1) by the WHO H5 Reference Laboratory, US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The case was exposed to live and
slaughtered chickens at his home. Specimens have been collected from his
family members and neighbours. All remain healthy to date.
As of 28 May 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 547 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna, Rajshahi,
Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,637,266 chickens have been culled.
9 May 2008 - India
West
Bengal
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries,
Govt. of India has notified Avian Influenza in poultry in Village
Painakumari, Kurseong Block of Darjeeling District, West
Bengal today.
MOHFW has requested the state government to deploy the
state RRT. A two member Central Team is being deputed to assist the state in
containment operations.
Tripura
District West Tripura
Village Nadilak,
Block Bishalgarh [outbreak notified on 24.4.2008]
Central RRT is assisting
the State authorities. House to house surveillance by health workers is
continuing. A population of 20229 has been covered in 0-3 Km area.. 28 cases of fever/URI have been detected in the
community and five cases have been reported to the identified health
facility. None of them had exposure history to infected poultry.
153 Animal Health Workers are under medical supervision
and are under chemoprophylaxis.
Village Hatearra;
Block: Mohanpur [outbreak notified on 21.4.2008]
Central RRT is assisting
the State authorities. Active house to house surveillance is continuing. A
population of 24499 has been covered in 0-3 Km area and 17707 in 3-10 Km
area. 118 cases of fever/ URI have been detected in the community. None of
them had exposure history to infected poultry.
66 Animal Health Workers are under medical supervision and
are under chemoprophylaxis.
There is no suspect case of human avian influenza.
The situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
12 May 2008 Bangladesh
As of 12 May 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 546 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,636,303 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
5 May 2008 - India
Tripura
District West Tripura
Village Nadilak,
Block Bishalgarh [outbreak notified on 24.4.2008]
The Central Rapid Response Team is assisting the State
authorities. House to house surveillance by health workers is continuing. A
population of 20419 has been covered in 0-3 Km area. No fever/cases have been
detected in the community. In the identified hospital one case with fever/URI
has reported. He had no exposure history to infected poultry.
158 Animal Health Workers are under medical supervision
and are under chemoprophylaxis.
Village Hatearra;
Block: Mohanpur [outbreak notified on 21.4.2008]
The Central Rapid Response Team is assisting the State
authorities. Active house to house surveillance is continuing. A population
of 24540 has been covered in 0-3 Km area and a population of 1436 has been
covered in 3-10 Km area. In total 28 cases of fever/ URI have been detected
in the community. None of them had exposure history to infected poultry.
129 Animal Health Workers are under medical supervision
and are under chemoprophylaxis. There is adequate stock of Tamiflu .There is
no suspect case of human avian influenza.
The situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
30 April 2008
30 April 2008 -- The Ministry of Health of Indonesia
has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A
3-year-old male from Wonogiri District, Central Java
Province developed
symptoms on 14 April, was hospitalized on 21 April and died on 23 April.
Investigations into the source of his infection indicate exposure to sick and
dead poultry.
Of the 133 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 108 have been fatal.
22 April 2008 Bangladesh
As of 22 April 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 546 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,636,303 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
19 April 2008- India
Tripura 19 April
District Dhalai
[outbreak notified on 7.4.2008]
The Central Rapid Response Team from MOHFW is assisting
the State authorities in containment operations.
Active house to house surveillance is continuing. The
health teams have covered a population of 11803 in the 0-3 km zone. Details on the number of the fever/URI cases is awaited
but it has been confirmed telephonically that there is no suspect case of
human avian influenza detected through active surveillance.
200 Animal Health Workers involved in containment
operations are under medical supervision and chemoprophylaxis.
IEC activities are continuing.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
17 April 2008 Bangladesh
As of 17 April 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 544 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,633,188 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
16 April 2008- India
West
Bengal (as of 15th
April 2008)
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has
notified outbreak of Avian Influenza in poultry in Block Ranaghat II
[Village: Mandalpukur, Kalitala], Nadia District of West Bengal on 4th April,
2008. Active house-to-house surveillance is continuing. In the 0-3 km Zone
the teams have covered a population of 1,68,288 and
in the 3-10 km area, a population of 1,99,700 was covered. No person with fever/URI were detected in the zones. There
are no fever/URI cases detected or admitted in the identified hospitals.
There are adequate stocks of PPE and Oseltamivir with the State Health
authorities.
Tripura (as on 12th
April 2008]
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has
notified outbreak of Avian Influenza in poultry in Block Salema [Village:
Mohanpur], district Dhalai of Tripura on 7.4.2008. The Central Rapid Response
Team from MOHFW is assisting the State authorities in containment operations.
MOHFW has supplied 500 Personal Protective Equipments, 200 N-95 masks, 5000
capsules of Tamiflu and 2 ventilators. Active house-to-house surveillance is
continuing. The health teams have covered a population of 11803 in the 0-3 km
zone and a population of 24923 in the 3-10 km Zone. A total of 17 cases of
fever/URI were detected in the surveillance [4 in the 0-3 km area and 13 in
the 3-10 km zone.] but none of them had history of exposure to infected
poultry. There is no suspect case of human avian influenza. In the identified
hospital with isolation facilities, 16 cases with fever/URI have reported.
None of them had exposure to infected poultry. One person with fever/URI is
admitted. There is no suspect case of human avian influenza. 221 Animal
Health Workers involved in containment operations are under medical supervision
and chemoprophylaxis. IEC activities are being undertaken through pamphlets,
miking etc.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India www.mohfw.nic.in
10 April 2008 Bangladesh
As of 10 April 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 543 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,629,643 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
10 April 2008- India
Indias
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has notified outbreak
of Avian Influenza in poultry in Block Salema [Village: Mohanpur], district
Dhalai of Tripura on 7.4.2008.
The Central Rapid Response Team from MOHFW is assisting
the State authorities in containment operations.
MOHFW has supplied 500 Personal Protective Equipments, 200
N-95 masks, 5000 capsules of Tamiflu and 2 ventilators.
Active house to house surveillance in 0-3 Km area is
continuing. The health teams have covered a population of 1923 and there is
no suspect case of human avian influenza. In the identified hospital 21 cases
with fever/URI have reported. None of them had exposure to infected poultry.
138 Animal Health Workers involved in containment operations are under
medical supervision and chemoprophylaxis.
Adequate stock of Oseltamivir, personal protective
equipments are available with the State/district authorities.
There is no suspect case of human avian influenza.
The situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in www.mohfw.nic.in
5 April 2008 Bangladesh
As of 5 April 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 538 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,614,147 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
3 April 2008- India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
has notified of no further outbreak of Avian Influenza among poultry in
Jalpaiguri district after 27th March, 2008. In the affected area of
Jalpaiguri district active house to house surveillance is continuing in 0-3
Km area. A population of 29253 has been covered. 9 cases of fever/URI have
been identified in the community. None of them had exposure to infected
poultry. 228 animal health workers are under medical supervision and
chemoprophylaxis. In the earlier notified area of Malda district, in 0-3 Km
area a population of 220007 has been covered. One case of fever/URI have been detected. None of them had exposure to infected
poultry. 219 animal husbandry workers who were involved in containment
operations are under medical supervision and chemoprophylaxis. One person is
under observation. There is no suspect case of human avian influenza and the
situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in www.mohfw.nic.in
2 April 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced three new
cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection. The cases are not linked
epidemiologically. The first is a 15-year-old male student from Subang
District, West Java Province
who developed symptoms on 19 March, was hospitalized on 22 March and died on
26 March .
The second case is an 11-year-old female student from Bekasi City,
West Java Province
who developed symptoms on 19 March, was hospitalized on 23 March and died on
28 March.
The third case is a 21-month-old female from Bukit Tinggi,
West Sumatra Province
who developed symptoms on 17 March, and was hospitalized on 22 March. She is
presently recovering in hospital.
The source of infection for all three cases is still under
investigation.
Of the 132 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 107 have been fatal.
2 April 2008 Bangladesh
As of 2 April 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 537 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,613,591 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
27 March 2008- India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
has notified outbreak of Avian Influenza among poultry in Jalpaiguri district
[Jalpaiguri Sadar Block (Village Sabeber Kamar, Sampukuri para)].
In the earlier notified area of English Bazar block of
Malda district Active house to house surveillance within the 0-3 Km is on.
Surveillance data is awaited.
Animal husbandry workers involved in containment
operations are under medical supervision and chemoprophylaxis. Adequate stock
of Oseltamivir, personal protective equipments are available with the
State/district authorities. There is no suspect case of human avian
influenza.
The situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
26 March 2008 Bangladesh
As of 26 March 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 525 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,530,243 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
17 March 2008- India
Apart from the notification issued by Department of Animal
Husbandry on 9th March, 2008 regarding outbreak of H5 in Jiaganj and
Raghunathganj-II blocks of Murshidabad, no further outbreak has been
notified.
Active house to house surveillance is on in 0-3 Km area in
the Jiaganj and Raghunathganj-II since 11th March, 2008. A population of
26928 has been covered in 0-3 Km area. Eight cases of fever/ URI has been
detected with no exposure history to infected poultry. The culling activity
is reported to be over. 46 Animal Husbandry workers who were involved in
culling activities are under medical supervision.
For Raghunathganj-II the Jangipur Sub-divisional hospital
has been identified with isolation facilities. For Jiaganj a new isolation
facility has been created in Jiaganj
Rural Hospital.
In the hospital 20 fever/URI cases have reported. None of them had exposure
history to infected poultry. The situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
14 March 2008- India
Apart from the notification issued by Department of Animal
Husbandry on 9th March, 2008 regarding outbreak of H5 in Jiaganj and
Raghunathganj-II blocks of Murshidabad, no further outbreak has been
notified.
Active house to house surveillance is on in 0-3 Km area in
the Jiaganj and Raghunathganj-II on 11th March, 2008. Surveillance in 3-10 Km
area has also been started.
94 Animal Husbandry workers involved in culling activities
have been medically examined and are under chemoprophylaxis. Adequate stock
of Oseltamivir, personal protective equipments are available with the
State/district authorities.
The situation is being monitored.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
9 March 2008- India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and
Fisheries, Govt. of India has confirmed an outbreak of H5 strain of Avian
Influenza in Murshidabad District of West Bengal.
In this connection, it has been decided that all poultry
will be culled within a radius of 5 kilometers of the focus which lie in two
blocks, namely Jiagang and Raghunathganj II. In addition to the culling
strategy mentioned, surveillance will be carried out in a further radius up
to 10 kilometers.
Adequate stock of Oseltamivir (the drug required for
prevention and treatment), and personal protective equipments were made
available to West Bengal and other States.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
9 March 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 9 March 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 426 farms, spread over 47 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur, Satkhira and
B Baria.) A total of 1,240,080 chickens have been culled. No human cases have
been reported.
4 March 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 4 March 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 395 farms, spread over 46 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensingh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj, Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur and
Satkhira). A total of 1,160,169 chickens have been culled. No human cases
have been reported.
27 February 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 26 February 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 347 farms, spread over 46 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon, Naogaon,
Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna, Rajshahi, Natore,
Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj, Mymensingh,
Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong, Kishoreganj,
Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur, Munshiganj Chandpur and Satkhira). Of these,
188 farms have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 988,916 chickens have
been culled. No human cases have been reported.
12 February 2008- India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries,
Govt. of India has confirmed that the number of affected districts remain the
same. Avian Influenza outbreaks in poultry have occurred in 14 districts,
namely Birbhum, Dakshin Dinajpur, Murshidabad, Nadia, Bankura, Burdwan,
Maldah, Coochbehar, Hooghly, Howrah,
Purulia, South and North 24 Parganas and Paschim Medinipore.
The GOI has decided to create a 5km poultry free zone
bordering the States Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand
and Orrisa. This measure is being undertaken to create a buffer zone and
prevent spread of avian influenza into other States.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has supplied
4,20,000 capsules of Tamiflu, 6500 personal protective equipments, 6500 N-95
masks and 20 ventilators and 150 bottles of Tamiflu syrup. 27 biological samples
have been tested for Avian Influenza. All of them tested negative
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
23 Febraury 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 23 February 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 315 farms, spread over 44 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensigh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj,Meherpur, Comilla, Shariatpur and Munshiganj). Of these, 177
farms have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 910,699 chickens have
been culled. No human cases have been reported.
21 February 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced two new
cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection. The first is a 16-year-old
male from Sragen district, Central
Java Province
who developed symptoms on 3 February, was hospitalized on 7 February and died
on 10 February. Prior to his illness, the case was exposed to sick and dead
poultry at his home, where he slaughtered a sick chicken.
The second case is a 3-year-old boy from South Jakarta
District, Jakarta
Province who developed
symptoms on 3 February, was hospitalized on 10 February and died on15
February. The investigation team found that chickens & a pet bird had died
in the neighborhood in the two weeks prior to the cases onset of symptoms.
Of the 129 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
105 have been fatal.
18 Febraury 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 16 February 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 265 farms, spread over 43 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensigh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong,
Kishoreganj,Meherpur, Comilla and Shariatpur). Of these, 152 farms have
confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 642,679 chickens have been culled.
No human cases have been reported.
15 Febraury 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 13 February 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock,
Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has taken place in
252 farms, spread over 41 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayangonj, Tangail,
Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura, Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur,
Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon, Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna,
Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna, Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali,
Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj, Mymensigh, Sylhet, Kustia,
Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong, Kishoreganj and Meherpur). Of
these, 145 farms have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 603,623
chickens have been culled. No human cases have been reported.
13 Febraury 2008
As of 12 February 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 232 farms, spread over 40 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensigh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi, Bagerhat, Chittagong and
Kishoreganj). Of these, 135 farms have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total
of 569,248 chickens have been culled. No human cases have been reported.
5 February 2008- India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and
Fisheries, Govt. of India has confirmed that the number of affected districts
remain the same. Avian Influenza outbreaks in poultry have occurred in 13
districts, namely Birbhum, Dakshin Dinajpur, Murshidabad, Nadia, Bankura,
Burdwan, Maldah, Coochbehar, Hooghly, Howrah,
Purulia, South 24 Parganas and Paschim Medinipore.
The GOI has decided to create a 5km poultry free zone
bordering the States Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand
and Orrisa. This measure is being undertaken to create a buffer zone and
prevent spread of avian influenza into other States.
Official reports state that a total of 1,787 persons with
fever and URI were detected; of which 11 reported a history of exposure to
sick/infected birds. No suspected human cases of Avian
Influenza has been detected so far.
The resources under Pulse-Polio programme supported by WHO
has been requested to conduct surveillance for reporting influenza like
illness in the districts adjoining affected areas of West
Bengal. This includes the bordering districts of Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar,
Tripura and Orissa.
A two day training program for 20 physicians of Central
Government Hospitals was conducted at NICD on the 1st and 2nd of February.
This training for trainers included information on clinical management of
human cases of A (H5N1), infection control and use of PPE and surveillance.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
5 February 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced two new
cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection. The first is a 29-year-old
female from Tangerang City, Banten
Province who developed
symptoms on 22 January, was hospitalized on 28 January and died on 2
February. Investigations into the source of her infection are ongoing .
The second case is a 38-year-old female from West Jakarta,
Jakarta Province who developed symptoms on 24
January 2008, was hospitalized on 26 January and is currently in hospital in
a critical condition. Investigations into the source of her infection are
ongoing.
Of the 126 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
103 have been fatal.
8 Febraury 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 7 February 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 202 farms, spread over 38 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensigh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah, Norsingdhi and Bagerhat). Of these, 121
farms have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 494,370 chickens have
been culled. No human cases have been reported.
5 Febraury 2008- Bangladesh
As of 4 February 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 175 farms, spread over 37 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola, Kulna, Manikgonj, Gopalgonj,
Mymensigh, Sylhet, Kustia, Jhinaidah and Norsingdhi). Of these, 113 farms
have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 449,593 chickens have been
culled. No human cases have been reported.
30 January 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced the death
of a previously confirmed case of H5N1 infection. The 32-year-old male from Tangerang Municipality,
Banten Province died on 29 January.
Of the 124 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
101 have been fatal.
28 January 2008 - India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and
Fisheries, Govt. of India has confirmed Avian Influenza outbreaks in poultry
in 13 districts, namely Birbhum, Dakshin Dinajpur, Murshidabad, Nadia,
Bankura, Burdwan, Maldah, Coochbehar, Hooghly, Howrah, Purulia, South 24
Parganas and Paschim Medinipore. Sample collected from the affected areas in
all the districts are positive for the H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza in
poultry. The outbreak areas have been identified and active surveillance is
ongoing. There are Rapid Response Teams with personal protective equipment in
outbreak areas. All districts bordering the outbreak areas have been alerted.
Movement of poultry has been restricted and live bird markets have been
closed. Culling operations are underway followed by necessary compensation
efforts.
So far a total of 10 human samples have tested negative
for Influenza virus by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Delhi. The Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare has supplied 220,000 capsules of Tamiflu, 5000
personal protective equipments, 5000 N-95 masks, 20 ventilators and 150
bottles of Tamiflu syrup. A stock of 10,000 Tamiflu and 500 PPE is being sent
to the States of Assam, Bihar and Jharkhand.
The ministry of Health and Family Welfare has initiated
IEC campaigns to sensitize the community through the visual and print media.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
31 January 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 29 January 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 134 farms, spread over 30 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Bhola and Kulna). Of these, 97 farms
have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 337,878 chickens have been
culled. No human cases have been reported.
Source: Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
www.mofl.gov.bd
30 January 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced the death
of a previously confirmed case of H5N1 infection. The 32-year-old male from Tangerang Municipality,
Banten Province died on 29 January.
Of the 124 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
101 have been fatal.
29 January 2008
The Ministry of Health in Indonesia has confirmed an
additional four cases of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Two of these cases were fatal. There is no evidence of an epidemiological
link between the cases.
The first case, a 31-year-old female from East Jakarta, Jakarta Province, developed symptoms on 18
January, was hospitalized on 22 January and is currently in hospital. The
investigation indicated that she visited a wet market where live poultry are
sold three days prior to symptom onset.
The second case, a 9-year-old male from Depok Municipality,
West Java, developed symptoms on 16 January,
was hospitalized on 23 January and died on 27 January. Investigations into
the source of his infection indicate that the case lived next door to a wet
market where live poultry are sold.
The third case, a 32-year-old male from Tangerang Municipality,
Banten Province, developed symptoms on 17
January, was hospitalized on 24 January and is currently in hospital.
Investigations into the source of his infection are ongoing.
The fourth case, a 23-year-old female from East Jakarta, Jakarta Province, developed symptoms on 19
January, was hospitalized on 24 January and died on 27 January.
Investigations into the source of her infection are ongoing.
Of the 124 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia,
100 have been fatal.
28 January 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 27 January 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 134 farms, spread over 29 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Jessore, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Magura,
Rajbari, Nilfamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon,
Naogaon, Bogra, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibaza, Barisal, Barguna,
Rajshahi, Natore, Patuakhali, Netrokona and Bhola). Of these, 93 farms have
confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 337,878 chickens have been culled.
No human cases have been reported. Source: Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock www.mofl.gov.bd
27 January 2008 Thailand
On 27 January 2008, the Department of Livestock
Development (DLD), Ministry of Agriculture, received reports of sick or dead
poultry in three provinces Nong Khai, Chiang Rai and Ratchaburi. All were
backyard chickens. In all there are reports of sick or dead poultry pending
investigation in 55 sub-districts of 28 provinces. H5N1 have been found at
two locations Village 3, Tambon Chum Saeng, Chum Saeng district, Nakhon
Sawan province (confirmed on 22 Jan 08); and Village 7 Tambon Sak Lek, Sak
Lek district, Pichit province (confirmed on 25 Jan 08). In Nakhon Sawan the
outbreak was in farm chicken raised in a closed system while in Pichit it was
in backyard chicken. Thailand
has experienced five waves of H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in poultry since
early 2004. Department of Livestock Development - http://www.dld.go.th
24 January 2008 - India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and
Fisheries, Govt. of India has notified Avian Influenza outbreaks in poultry
in 9 districts, namely Birbhum, Dakshin Dinajpur, Murshidabad, Nadia,
Bankura, Burdwan, Maldah, Coochbehar and Hooghly. Sample collected from the
affected areas in all the districts are positive for the H5N1 strain of Avian
Influenza in poultry. The outbreak areas have been identified and active
surveillance is ongoing. There are Rapid Response Teams with personal
protective equipment in outbreak areas. All districts bordering the outbreak
areas have been alerted. Movement of poultry has been restricted and live
bird markets have been closed. Culling operations are underway followed by
necessary compensation efforts. So far a total of 5 human samples have tested
negative for Influenza virus by the National Institute of Communicable
Diseases, Delhi.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has supplied 1,20,000
capsules of Tamiflu, 5000 personal protective equipments, 5000 N-95 masks and
5 ventilators. This is in addition to 10 ventilators and 10 semi automatic
analysers supplied earlier.
For further
information, please visit the following websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
24 January 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced the death
of a previously confirmed case of H5N1 infection. The 30-year-old male from
Tangerang District, Banten
Province died on 24
January 2008.
Of the 120 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 98
have been fatal.
18 January 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced the death
of a previously confirmed case of H5N1 infection. The 30-year-old male from
Tangerang District, Banten
Province died on 24
January 2008.
Of the 120 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 98
have been fatal.
16 January 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 16 January 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 97 farms, spread over 23 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur, Jamalpur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Jessore, Magura, Rajbari,
Nilphamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Jaipurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon, Naogaon,
Bagura, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram, Moulvibazar and Barisal). Of these, 76 farms
have confirmed H5 virus infection. A total of 293 067 chickens have been
culled. No human cases have been reported. Source: Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock www.mofl.gov.bd
15 January 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new
case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 32-year-old female from
Tangerang District, Banten
Province developed
symptoms on 3 January 2008, was hospitalized on 9 January 2008 and died on 10
January. Investigations indicate the case had a history of close contact with
birds and poultry in the week prior to her onset of symptoms.
Of the 118 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 95
have been fatal.
24 January 2008 - India
As of 15 January 2008, the Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India, confirmed an outbreak of Avian
Influenza in Birbhum District and South Dinajpur Districts of West Bengal. Sample collected from the affected areas
in both districts are positive for the H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza in
poultry. The outbreak areas have been identified and active surveillance is
ongoing. There are Rapid Response Teams with personal protection equipment in
outbreak areas. All districts bordering the outbreak areas have been alerted.
Movement of poultry has been restricted and live bird markets have been
closed. Necessary action has been taken for culling of fowls in the affected
areas which will be followed by necessary compensation efforts.
A team from the National Institute of Communicable
Diseases, Delhi,
is already in the outbreak areas to put in place a human surveillance system.
For further information, please visit the following
websites:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. www.dahd.nic.in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, www.mohfw.nic.in
13 January 2008 - Bangladesh
As of 13 January 2008, the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of Bangladesh, reported that culling of poultry has
taken place in 93 farms, spread over 22 districts. (Dhaka, Gazipur, Jamalpur,
Narayangonj, Tangail, Noakhali, Gaibandha, Jessore, Magura, Rajbari,
Nilphamari, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Jaipurhat, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon, Naogaon,
Bagura, Feni, Pabna, Kurigram and Moulvibazar). Of these, 72 farms have confirmed
H5 virus infection. A total of 289,420 chickens have been culled. No human
cases have been reported.. Source: Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock www.mofl.gov.bd
11 January 2008 - Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new
case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 16-year-old female from West Java
Province developed
symptoms on 30 December 2007, was hospitalized on 4 January 2008 and is
currently in hospital. Investigations found a history of deaths in chickens
in the cases neighborhood in the two weeks preceding her onset of symptoms.
Of the 117 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 94
have been fatal.
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