Bird flu curbed in seven districts, Kathmandu Valley remains on alert
Summary
Avian influenza has been contained in seven districts of Nepal, while Kathmandu Valley and Kavrepalanchok remain on high alert with ongoing infections and intensified control measures.
Key Points
- Avian influenza outbreaks have been contained in seven districts including Jhapa, Morang, and Chitwan.
- Kathmandu Valley districts and Kavrepalanchok remain high-risk areas for avian influenza.
- Authorities have culled over 750,000 birds and destroyed more than 1 million eggs nationwide as part of containment efforts.
- Technical teams coordinated with federal, provincial, and local governments to implement surveillance and disease-control measures.
