South Sudan detects its first case of bird flu

South Sudan has found its first case of bird flu in poultry in the capital Juba, an official of the Ministry of Health announced in a press statement Monday.

The chairperson, National Task Force on Bird Flu, Dr Sam Okware, said yesterday in a press statement that the outbreak was confirmed on 6 September, and is affecting local chicken.

He directed the district health officers and district veterinary officers in Nebbi, Arua, Koboko, Yumbe, Moyo, Adjumani, Pader, Gulu, Kitgum, Lira. Apac, Kaabong, Kotido and Moroto districts to strengthen their task forces on bird flu to enhance surveillance and public education.

“In addition, the people at the country borders should be on high alert for any suspicious birds or poultry products being brought into the country,” said the press release.

He asked the public, especially people who have been travelling to Juba or southern Sudan to be on “high alert”
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