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  • Nigeria - HP H5N1 Avian Flu confirmed - Spread to 24 states

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
    Nigeria
    Information received on 09/01/2015 from Dr Abdulganiyu Abubakar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Federal Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
    Summary
    Report type Immediate notification
    Date of start of the event 02/01/2015
    Date of pre-confirmation of the event 08/01/2015
    Report date 09/01/2015
    Date submitted to OIE 09/01/2015
    Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    Date of previous occurrence 27/07/2008
    Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
    Serotype H5
    Nature of diagnosis Suspicion, Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
    This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    New outbreaks (1)
    Outbreak 1 Kurna, Dala, KANO
    Date of start of the outbreak 02/01/2015
    Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
    Epidemiological unit Farm
    Affected animals
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Birds 1568 1568 1370 0 198
    Affected population A backyard poultry farm consisting of 22-week-old layers, 10-week-old growers and 4-week-old broilers.
    Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
    Total animals affected
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Birds 1568 1568 1370 0 198
    Outbreak statistics
    Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
    Birds 100.00% 87.37% 87.37% 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
    • Quarantine
    • Vaccination prohibited
    • No treatment of affected animals
    Measures to be applied
    • No other measures
    Diagnostic test results
    Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
    National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 08/01/2015 Positive
    Future Reporting
    The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
    Map of outbreak locations

    ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
    Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

    ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

  • #2
    Fresh cases of Bird flu in Kano, Lagos

    JANUARY 15, 2015 BY OKECHUKWU NNODIM

    The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Thursday announced that there has been unusual high mortality in two poultry farms and live bird markets in Kano and Lagos States.

    It said samples forwarded to the National Veterinary Research Institute tested positive for H5 strain of Avian Influenza Virus, otherwise known as bird flu, adding that confirmatory samples were sent to the International Reference Laboratory in Padova, Italy, for further characterisation.

    Avian influenza, known informally as Avian flu or bird flu, refers to influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds. Influenza, commonly known as ‘flu’ is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus.

    The ministry, in a statement, noted that it had taken some measures in the affected sites to contain the reported outbreaks. According to the FMARD, it had quarantined the infected premises and placed restriction of movement of poultry and poultry products into and out of areas around infected premises.
    The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Thursday announced that there has been unusual high mortality in two poultry farms and live bird ma
    ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
    Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

    ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

    Comment


    • #3
      Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
      Nigeria
      Information received on 16/01/2015 from Dr Abdulganiyu Abubakar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Federal Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
      Summary
      Report type Immediate notification
      Date of start of the event 24/12/2014
      Date of pre-confirmation of the event 08/01/2015
      Report date 16/01/2015
      Date submitted to OIE 16/01/2015
      Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
      Date of previous occurrence 09/2007
      Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
      Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
      Serotype H5
      Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
      This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
      New outbreaks (1)
      Outbreak 1 Onipanu, Shomolu, LAGOS
      Date of start of the outbreak 24/12/2014
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Not applicable
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 50000 3300 3300 0 0
      Affected population The affected birds were in a live bird market
      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
      Total animals affected
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 50000 3300 3300 0 0
      Outbreak statistics
      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
      Birds 6.60% 6.60% 100.00% 6.60%
      *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
      Epidemiology
      Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
      • Unknown or inconclusive
      Epidemiological comments The outbreak occurred in a live bird market where birds (local/exotic) from different parts of the country are sold.
      Control measures
      Measures applied
      • Quarantine
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Vaccination prohibited
      • No treatment of affected animals
      Measures to be applied
      • No other measures
      Diagnostic test results
      Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
      National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 08/01/2015 Positive
      Future Reporting
      The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
      Map of outbreak locations
      ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
      Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

      ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

      Comment


      • #4
        Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
        Nigeria
        Information received on 16/01/2015 from Dr Abdulganiyu Abubakar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Federal Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
        Summary
        Report type Follow-up report No. 1
        Date of start of the event 02/01/2015
        Date of pre-confirmation of the event 08/01/2015
        Report date 16/01/2015
        Date submitted to OIE 16/01/2015
        Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
        Date of previous occurrence 27/07/2008
        Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
        Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
        Serotype H5
        Nature of diagnosis Suspicion, Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
        This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
        Related reports Immediate notification (09/01/2015)
        Follow-up report No. 1 (16/01/2015)
        New outbreaks (4)
        Outbreak 1 Gangarangamawa Qtrs, Gwale, KANO
        Date of start of the outbreak 12/01/2015
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Farm
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 570 172 172 0 0
        Affected population 24-week-old layers
        Outbreak 2 Shagari Qtrs, Kumbotso, KANO
        Date of start of the outbreak 12/01/2015
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Farm
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 1500 470 470 20 60
        Affected population Layers and 300 pullets which are not affected.
        Outbreak 3 Beichi, Kumbotso, KANO
        Date of start of the outbreak 13/01/2015
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Farm
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 1600 1600 10 0 0
        Affected population 10,310 layers of different ages. Those affected are 19 weeks old.
        Outbreak 4 Minjibir, Minjibir, KANO
        Date of start of the outbreak 13/01/2015
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Farm
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 12057 2249 2249 0 0
        Affected population 18-week-old pullets, 12-week-old growers and 10-week-old cockerels
        Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 4
        Total animals affected
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 15727 4491 2901 20 60
        Outbreak statistics
        Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
        Birds 28.56% 18.45% 64.60% 18.95%
        *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
        • Quarantine
        • 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.
        Map of outbreak locations
        ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
        Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

        ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

        Comment


        • #5
          Nigeria: Kano Confirms Six Cases of Avian Influenza, Warns Against Contamination
          TweGoogl



          Kano — SIX fresh confirmed cases of deadly avian influenza virus were announced Fridaday by Kano State Ministry of Agriculture.

          Briefing Journalists commissioner for agriculture and natural resources in Kano, Alh. Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, posited that six cases of the bird flu were confirmed of the 10 reported cases in the state.

          Gawuna revealed that the virus were discovered in some commercial farmers in four local government areas including Kumbotso, Gwale, Tofa and Mingibir, insisting the identification of the farms would not be disclosed for security reason.

          The confirmation further authenticated Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development earlier detection of unusual high mortality of birds in two poultry farms and live bird markets in Kano.

          The federal government said samples forwarded to the National Veterinary Research Institute tested positive for H5 strain of Avian Influenza Virus, otherwise known as bird flu, adding that confirmatory samples were sent to the International Reference Laboratory in Padova, Italy, for further characterization.

          However, the commissioner stressed that affected locations are currently being depopulated while detoxification had commenced but was quick to warn owners of farms and markers to report suspected cases to the ministry for immediate action.

          " We have notice action on the suspected cases few weeks ago and we have seen commenced all necessary effort to curtail further spread. Already we have depopulated the locations for effective management. We earlier have 10 reported cases but 6 is currently confirmed at various locations in 4 local government areas". Alh. Gawuna revealed.



          ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
          Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

          ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

          Comment


          • #6
            Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
            Nigeria
            Information received on 19/01/2015 from Dr Abdulganiyu Abubakar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Federal Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
            Summary
            Report type Follow-up report No. 1
            Date of start of the event 24/12/2014
            Date of pre-confirmation of the event 08/01/2015
            Report date 19/01/2015
            Date submitted to OIE 19/01/2015
            Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
            Date of previous occurrence 09/2007
            Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
            Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
            Serotype H5
            Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
            This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
            Related reports Immediate notification (16/01/2015)
            Follow-up report No. 1 (19/01/2015)
            New outbreaks (3)
            Outbreak 1 Okpanam, Oshimili North, DELTA
            Date of start of the outbreak 13/01/2015
            Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
            Epidemiological unit Farm
            Affected animals
            Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
            Birds 1950 1550 1550 400 0
            Affected population A farm consisting of birds of different age groups: 7-week-old broilers, pullets, layers and turkeys.
            Outbreak 2 Ifo live bird market, Shagamu, OGUN
            Date of start of the outbreak 14/01/2015
            Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
            Epidemiological unit Not applicable
            Affected animals
            Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
            Birds 634 148 148 0 0
            Affected population A live bird market where birds from different parts of the State are taken for sales and processing.
            Outbreak 3 Elioparanwo, Obio/Akpor, RIVERS
            Date of start of the outbreak 15/01/2015
            Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
            Epidemiological unit Farm
            Affected animals
            Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
            Birds 1000 750 750 0 0
            Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 3
            Total animals affected
            Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
            Birds 3584 2448 2448 400 0
            Outbreak statistics
            Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
            Birds 68.30% 68.30% 100.00% 79.46%
            *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
            • Quarantine
            • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
            • Vaccination prohibited
            • No treatment of affected animals
            Measures to be applied
            • No other measures
            Diagnostic test results
            Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
            National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 16/01/2015 Positive
            National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 17/01/2015 Positive
            Future Reporting
            The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.

            .../
            "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
            -Nelson Mandela

            Comment


            • #7
              Bird Flu Hits Five Additional States

              21 Jan 2015


              The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. AKinwumi Adesina, has said that Nigeria was not in a bird flu epidemic (Avian Influenza), as the disease has hit only seven states of the federation.

              Adesina who briefed journalists Wednesday in Abuja disclosed that a total of 140,390 birds have been associated with H5N1 virus bird flu exposures, while 22, 573, which represents 16 per cent mortality was recorded.

              He said Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Edo and Plateau states now have so far recorded cases of bird flu in addition to Kano and Lagos states, which was reported last week. “We can now confirm that the cases were due to the H5N1 virus.

              We are not in any state of epidemic, seven states have so far reported cases of the bird flu: Kano, Lagos, Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Edo and Plateau states. To date, 21 commercial farms, 9 live bird markets and one private zoo have been affected in the seven states.


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              ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
              Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

              ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

              Comment


              • #8
                Nigeria will contain bird flu ? Minister

                January 21, 2015Premium Times
                ...
                Mr. Adesina said all veterinary members of staff of the ministry had been deployed across the country to bring the situation under control, saying that the country was not in a state of bird flu epidemic.

                He said the federal government, in collaboration with the Government of Canada, had supported the Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau, to acquire BSC level 3 facility for biosecurity.
                ...
                He said development partners such as the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) had been duly informed about the outbreak.
                ...
                ?We have successfully controlled it in the past and have activated all necessary protocols and measures to ensure successful control this time,? he said.

                Mr. Adesina said that the biotype of the disease had been confirmed, saying that it was due to H5N1 virus.
                ...
                The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that bird flu outbreak was first recorded in Nigeria in 2006.
                It lingered till 2008 before it was contained.

                "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
                -Nelson Mandela

                Comment


                • #9
                  Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
                  Nigeria
                  Information received on 23/01/2015 from Dr Abdulganiyu Abubakar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Federal Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
                  Summary
                  Report type Follow-up report No. 2
                  Date of start of the event 02/01/2015
                  Date of pre-confirmation of the event 08/01/2015
                  Report date 23/01/2015
                  Date submitted to OIE 23/01/2015
                  Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
                  Date of previous occurrence 27/07/2008
                  Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
                  Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
                  Serotype H5N1
                  Nature of diagnosis Suspicion, Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
                  This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
                  Related reports Immediate notification (09/01/2015)
                  Follow-up report No. 1 (16/01/2015)
                  Follow-up report No. 2 (23/01/2015)
                  New outbreaks (7)
                  Outbreak 1 Gidan Yan Mata, Gwale, KANO
                  Date of start of the outbreak 11/01/2015
                  Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                  Epidemiological unit Farm
                  Affected animals
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 3500 750 735 0 0
                  Outbreak 2 Gaya, Gaya, KANO
                  Date of start of the outbreak 16/01/2015
                  Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                  Epidemiological unit Farm
                  Affected animals
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 6500 700 700 0 0
                  Outbreak 3 Bukuru, Jos South, PLATEAU
                  Date of start of the outbreak 16/01/2015
                  Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                  Epidemiological unit Backyard
                  Affected animals
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 498 200 200 298 0
                  Affected population 475 layers and 23 local birds
                  Outbreak 4 Ungogo, Ungogo, KANO
                  Date of start of the outbreak 17/01/2015
                  Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                  Epidemiological unit Farm
                  Affected animals
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 4000 66 66 0 0
                  Affected population 45-week-old layers
                  Outbreak 5 Tofa, Tofa, KANO
                  Date of start of the outbreak 18/01/2015
                  Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                  Epidemiological unit Farm
                  Affected animals
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 5091 35 35 0 0
                  Outbreak 6 Maigarka, Tofa, KANO
                  Date of start of the outbreak 18/01/2015
                  Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                  Epidemiological unit Farm
                  Affected animals
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 16000 189 189 0 0
                  Outbreak 7 Tarauni, Tarauni, KANO
                  Date of start of the outbreak 21/01/2015
                  Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                  Epidemiological unit Farm
                  Affected animals
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 1095 75 75 0 0
                  Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 7
                  Total animals affected
                  Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                  Birds 36684 2015 2000 298 0
                  Outbreak statistics
                  Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
                  Birds 5.49% 5.45% 99.26% 6.26%
                  *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
                  • Quarantine
                  • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
                  • Vaccination prohibited
                  • No treatment of affected animals
                  Measures to be applied
                  • No other measures
                  Diagnostic test results
                  Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
                  National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 19/01/2015 Positive
                  National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 19/01/2015 Positive
                  National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 19/01/2015 Positive
                  National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 22/01/2015 Positive
                  Future Reporting
                  The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.

                  .../
                  "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
                  -Nelson Mandela

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Ogun

                    By Ameh Comrade Godwin on January 27, 2015



                    The Ogun State government Monday confirmed the outbreak of Avian Influenza otherwise known as bird flu in the state.


                    The state commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs Ronke Sokefun made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Abeoukuta, the Ogun State capital yesterday.

                    She said samples from Sango, Sagamu and Ifo live birds market tested positive to the highly pathogenic bird flu.

                    She said samples of birds taken from another poultry farm on Obalende-Ikangba Road in Odogbolu Local Government area of the state had tested positive to the disease.

                    Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, had on January 21 in newspaper reports, listed Ogun State as one of the seven states harbouring the bird flu virus.

                    She noted the discovery was made after a state-wide surveillance and live bird market decontamination exercise initiated along the border towns of Sango, Ifo, Akute, Sagamu, and Mowe-Ibafo axis, considering their nearness to Lagos.
                    The Ogun State government Monday confirmed the outbreak of Avian Influenza otherwise known as bird flu in the state. The state commissioner for Agriculture
                    ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
                    Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

                    ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
                      Nigeria
                      Information received on 26/01/2015 from Dr Abdulganiyu Abubakar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Federal Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
                      Summary
                      Report type Follow-up report No. 2
                      Date of start of the event 24/12/2014
                      Date of pre-confirmation of the event 08/01/2015
                      Report date 26/01/2015
                      Date submitted to OIE 26/01/2015
                      Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
                      Date of previous occurrence 09/2007
                      Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
                      Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
                      Serotype H5N1
                      Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
                      This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
                      Related reports Immediate notification (16/01/2015)
                      Follow-up report No. 1 (19/01/2015)
                      Follow-up report No. 2 (26/01/2015)
                      New outbreaks (8)
                      Outbreak 1 Ajah, Eti-Osa, LAGOS
                      Date of start of the outbreak 13/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Zoo
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 30 30 12 0 0
                      Affected population Different animals/birds are in the zoological garden.Geese are most affected by the disease.
                      Outbreak 2 Sabo, Sango, OGUN
                      Date of start of the outbreak 14/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Not applicable
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 3900 480 480 0 0
                      Affected population Different species of birds both local and exotic.
                      Outbreak 3 Maje Ibadan, Egbeda, OYO
                      Date of start of the outbreak 15/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Farm
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 3000 1000 1000 0 0
                      Affected population 54 weeks layers.
                      Outbreak 4 Maje Ibadan, OYO
                      Date of start of the outbreak 15/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Farm
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 12000 9000 9000 0 0
                      Affected population Layers of over 54 weeks and growers of 14 weeks.
                      Outbreak 5 Ayetodo, Ojo, LAGOS
                      Date of start of the outbreak 15/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Farm
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 4170 757 757 0 0
                      Affected population The affected birds are in a farm settlement.
                      Outbreak 6 Alaba Rago, Ojo, LAGOS
                      Date of start of the outbreak 15/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Not applicable
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 3014 113 113 0 0
                      Affected population Different bird species are sold in the market: local, exotic and ornamental birds.
                      Outbreak 7 Adua, Egbor, EDO
                      Date of start of the outbreak 19/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Backyard
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 410 200 200 0 0
                      Affected population 27 weeks old layers. Remaining birds died before the lab result was released.
                      Outbreak 8 Amasoma Str PH, PHC, RIVERS
                      Date of start of the outbreak 23/01/2015
                      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
                      Epidemiological unit Farm
                      Affected animals
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 1750 475 475 0 0
                      Affected population 11 months old 1,600 layers and 150 broilers.
                      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 8
                      Total animals affected
                      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
                      Birds 28274 12055 12037 0 0
                      Outbreak statistics
                      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
                      Birds 42.64% 42.57% 99.85% 42.57%
                      *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
                      • Quarantine
                      • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
                      • Vaccination prohibited
                      • No treatment of affected animals
                      Measures to be applied
                      • No other measures
                      Diagnostic test results
                      Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
                      National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom (National laboratory) Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 23/01/2015 Positive
                      Future Reporting
                      The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
                      Map of outbreak locations
                      ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
                      Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

                      ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        Minister confirms bird flu outbreak in 11 states

                        Wednesday, 28 January 2015 17:42

                        THE Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on Wednesday confirmed the outbreak of bird flu in 11 states of the federation.

                        Adesina announced that the Federal Government had approved N145 million to compensate farmers affected by the outbreak of the disease.

                        He made the disclosure at an emergency meeting on Avian Influenza with state commissioners for agriculture in Abuja.
                        The minister directed that the compensation should be paid to the farmers within 72 hours.

                        Adesina named the states affected by the outbreak of the disease as Kano, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Imo, Oyo and Jigawa states.


                        According to him, as at Jan. 21, a total of 139, 505 birds had been exposed with 22, 173 mortality recorded and as at Jan. 27, 232,385 were exposed and 51, 444 mortality recorded.
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                          There is bird flu in Ibadan, don warns poultry farmers, marketers


                          30.Jan.2015


                          OYO State has recorded cases of Avian Influenza in some farms and live poultry markets within the Ibadan metropolis, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Professor Gbenga Oyeyemi, has disclosed.

                          He disclosed this during a one-day seminar to create awareness among poultry farmers and other stakeholders in Oyo State, organised by the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor Plantation, Ibadan.

                          This also confirmed what the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said on Wednesday that the viral disease had spread to 11 states in the country, including Oyo State.

                          The dean revealed that samples brought from Bodija and Agbowo markets, as well as some farms at Egbeda area of the metropolis tested positive to Avian Influenza, urging farmers to be on the alert and report suspected cases to the appropriate quarters to curtail the spread.

                          He warned farmers and marketers to desist from hoarding information about suspected cases to prevent transmission to humans and other farms.

                          However, chairman of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Oyo State chapter, said no case of bird flu had been reported in the state, adding that he and PAN were actively monitoring situations and farms in the state.




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                            Kaduna is 12th state hit by bird flu


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                            Bird flu strikes in Kaduna




                            ARTICLE | JANUARY 31, 2015

                            Kaduna State has being confirmed to be among the states where the case of bird flu has recently broke out, the state Government has yesterday confirmed a case at a poultry farm in Mando area of state.

                            Dr Joseph Thot, the Commissioner for Health said at a news briefing in Kaduna that the government had taken concrete measures to prevent the disease from spreading.
                            Kaduna State has being confirmed to be among the states where the case of bird flu has recently broke out, the state Government has yesterday confirmed a case at a poultry farm in Mando area of state.
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                              Bird flu: FG to compensate 39 affected poultry farms with N145m

                              0 BY OUR REPORTER ON FEBRUARY 2, 2015

                              BY STEVE AGBOTA and THERESA EGBA, ABUJA

                              The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has disclosed that the government would compensate the 39 poultry farms affected by avian influenza across the country with the sum of N145.145 million within 72 hours.

                              Adesina disclosed this at an emergency stakeholders? meeting he held with state commissioners and stakeholders in agriculture last week in Abuja.

                              The Minister stated that over 100,100 birds have already been de-populated, hence, the role of the quarantine services has become very crucial. He said to reduce the losses on the part of the affected poultry farmers, government pegged the rate value of each bird at N1,450.

                              He also restated the need to establish laboratory diagnostic facilities in all the states of the federation, adding that mo*bile laboratories would also be needed. He tasked the private sector to consider setting up laboratories to support govern*ment?s efforts.



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