Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Across Nepal, Affecting Kathmandu Valley
Summary
Bird flu has rapidly spread across Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, severely impacting the poultry industry and leading to the destruction of over 600,000 chickens and 1 million eggs. The government is intensifying control measures while advising thorough cooking to ensure public safety.
Key Points
- Bird flu has rapidly spread in Nepal, especially in Kathmandu Valley districts: Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktpur.
- Over 600,000 chickens and more than 1 million eggs have been destroyed to control the outbreak.
- Chicken meat consumption in Kathmandu Valley declined by 20 to 30 percent due to consumer fear of the virus.
- The Department of Animal Services is coordinating with multiple ministries and agencies to implement stricter control measures and conduct genetic sequencing of the virus.
