Scientists map black swan genome to better understand immune response

Black swans are highly susceptible to the bird flu virus and the scientists hope to uncover clues to prevent the next pandemic

Nepal faces one of the biggest bird-flu outbreaks

Kathmandu, Pokhra worst affected; repeat outbreak in a span of two weeks worries authorities

2,500 birds culled to stop bird flu spread in Bihar

Authorities now focussing on chickens in domestic houses

First cases of avian flu found in Antarctic region

Researchers identify species and areas most vulnerable to spread of infection

EU announces emergency measures to contain bird flu outbreak

New cases reported from the UK and the Netherlands

Bird flu deaths on the rise, environment ministry issues guidelines

As many as 250 crows in Rajasthan, 1,700 migratory birds in Himachal Pradesh have died since December 2020 

Understanding zoonotic diseases: How viruses break the nature-human divide

Their novel nature and unpredictability make diseases that jump from animals to humans extremely dangerous

After Ebola, bird flu hits West Africa

Africans will have to mass cull chicken, an inexpensive source of nutrition in the region

Crackdown: Egg seizures at US-Mexico border go up 300%

Median cost of a dozen eggs in the US was $4.25 in January 2023 — over twice what it was a year ago

First human-to-human transmission of deadly strain of bird flu in China

Virus transmitted from infected father to daughter who cared for him in hospital; both die

FAO, Swiss Institute team up to fight bird flu and other infectious diseases

Both organisations are developing tools to improve early detection of such pandemics

Bird flu in Kerala under control, say authorities

It was caused by H5N1 virus, confirm laboratory tests; culling to end Monday

Surging bird flu cases may increase human infection risk, warn UN agencies & WOAH

Urge countries to strengthen disease surveillance and improve hygiene at poultry farms

Learning from COVID-19: Here’s what is needed to prepare for the next global health emergency

A new pandemic may already be on the horizon as highly pathogenic avian influenza is raising growing alarm

Return of bird flu in India raises alarm

No confirmation yet on whether virus is a mutant one