Kathmandu Valley battles bird flu outbreaks
Summary
Kathmandu Valley is facing a major bird flu outbreak, with rapid response teams deployed to cull infected poultry and efforts underway to contain the spread, including the closure of the Central Zoo due to infections among birds and animals.
Key Points
- Over 50 bird flu outbreaks have been reported in Kathmandu Valley, affecting Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur districts.
- The Central Zoo has been closed after the avian influenza virus A(H5N1) was detected among birds and some animals, including rare species.
- More than 600,000 chickens have been culled since the outbreak began, with strict measures like sealing affected sites and restricting movement.
- Despite ongoing outbreaks, the government has not provided compensation to poultry farmers affected by the bird flu, complicating containment efforts.
