Import of poultry products banned

Summary

Nepal has adopted heightened vigilance and banned import of poultry products in border areas following bird flu detection in Uttarakhand, India.

Key Points
  • Bird flu infections were detected in districts Bageshwar and Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Nepalese border areas, specifically in Baitadi district, have adopted heightened vigilance to prevent bird flu entry.
  • Dasharathchand Municipality and Pancheshwar Rural Municipality near the India border have issued public alerts.
  • The federal government urged local municipalities in Nepal to adopt precautionary measures against bird flu.
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