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  • Ghana - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in birds in Greater Accra (OIE, December 07, 2015)

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
    Ghana
    Information received on 07/12/2015 from Dr Ben Aniwa, Deputy Director, Veterinary Services Department, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Accra, Ghana
    Summary
    Report type Follow-up report No. 12
    Date of start of the event 13/04/2015
    Date of confirmation of the event 12/05/2015
    Report date 07/12/2015
    Date submitted to OIE 07/12/2015
    Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    Date of previous occurrence 21/08/2007
    Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
    Serotype H5N1
    Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
    This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    Related reports Immediate notification (02/06/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 1 (10/06/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 2 (17/06/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 3 (28/06/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 4 (14/07/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 5 (21/07/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 6 (29/07/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 7 (05/08/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 8 (14/08/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 9 (10/10/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 10 (22/10/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 11 (23/11/2015)
    Follow-up report No. 12 (07/12/2015)
    New outbreaks (1)
    Outbreak 1 Tema Newtown, Tema Metropolitan Assembly, GREATER ACCRA
    Date of start of the outbreak 17/11/2015
    Outbreak status Resolved (24/11/2015)
    Epidemiological unit Backyard
    Affected animals
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Birds 600 17 17 583 0
    Affected population Pullets at the point of laying, old brown layers and cockerels in deep litter
    Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
    Total animals affected
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Birds 600 17 17 583 0
    Outbreak statistics
    Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
    Birds 2.83% 2.83% 100.00% 100.00%
    *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
    Epidemiology
    Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
    • Unknown or inconclusive
    Control measures
    Measures applied
    • Stamping out
    • Quarantine
    • Movement control inside the country
    • Disinfection / Disinfestation
    • Vaccination prohibited
    • No treatment of affected animals
    Measures to be applied
    • No other measures
    Future Reporting
    The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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    Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201512110700.html


    10 December 2015
    Accra Report (Accra)

    Ghana: Another Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Tema

    Health authorities in the Tema Metropolis have confirmed the outbreak of birdflu in the area. At least 24,000 birds are being examined this afternoon in the latest outbreak of the influenza. A containment plan is being considered by the authorities.

    Head of Public Health at the Veterinary Services, Dr Bashiru Boi Kikimoto is leading the team...

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