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H5N1 avian influenza: the Ministry of Livestock strengthens border alerts
Last updated: June 4, 2026, 10:28 PM
Elhadj Boubacar
Published: June 4, 2026
The Guinean Ministry of Livestock has published an official statement alerting stakeholders in the poultry sector and the entire population about the reappearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of strain H5N1 in Ivory Coast and Senegal.
According to information relayed by the veterinary authorities of these two countries, cases of the disease were recorded between April and May 2026 in Koun-Fao, in the Centre-East of Ivory Coast, as well as in Grand Yoff, in Senegal.
A disease with a significant economic impact
Avian influenza H5N1 is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects domestic poultry and wild birds. It can cause significant mortality on farms, resulting in substantial economic losses for producers and threatening food security.
Faced with this situation, the Guinean authorities are calling for increased vigilance in order to prevent any introduction of the virus into the national territory.
Recommended preventive measures
The Ministry of Livestock urges poultry farmers, traders and the general public to strictly adhere to the following measures:
Avoid all contact with sick or dead poultry;
Report any unusual mortality of poultry or wild birds immediately to the veterinary services;
Strengthen hygiene and biosecurity measures in poultry farms and poultry markets;
Limit uncontrolled movements of poultry and poultry products;
Prevent the illegal introduction of poultry and poultry products from Ivory Coast and Senegal;
Cook poultry products thoroughly before consumption.
Enhanced border surveillance
The Ministry assures that measures have already been taken to intensify epidemiological surveillance at border posts, in poultry markets and in livestock areas near the borders with Ivory Coast and Senegal.
The objective is to quickly detect any suspected cases and prevent the possible spread of the disease within Guinean territory.
A collective responsibility
In its press release, the Ministry of Livestock reminds everyone that the protection of the national poultry population is everyone's business and calls on every citizen to collaborate with the veterinary services by reporting any suspicious situation.
This alert comes at a time when the poultry sector plays a vital role in Guinea's food supply and rural economy.
https://www.guinee360.com/04/06/202...-de-lelevage-renforce-lalerte-aux-frontieres/
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Bird flu alert in West Africa: Guinea strengthens border vigilance
Published by: Magnalen Traoré Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The Ministry of Livestock has called on poultry farmers, poultry traders and the entire population to be extra vigilant after the reappearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in several countries of the sub-region.
In a statement, the department indicated that veterinary authorities in Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal have officially notified new cases of the disease. These outbreaks were recorded during April and May 2026, notably in Koun-Fao, in the Centre-East region of Côte d'Ivoire, and in Grand Yoff, Senegal.
Faced with this health threat, the Ministry is calling on stakeholders in the poultry sector to strictly adhere to current preventative measures. It specifically recommends avoiding all contact with sick or dead poultry and immediately reporting any unusual mortality of poultry or wild birds to the veterinary services.
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The department also emphasizes the need to strengthen hygiene and biosecurity measures on poultry farms and in poultry markets. It urges the public to limit uncontrolled movements of poultry and poultry products, while preventing the illegal importation of poultry from Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal.
Furthermore, health authorities remind people of the importance of thoroughly cooking poultry products before consumption in order to reduce any risk of contamination.
The ministry assures that measures have already been taken to strengthen epidemiological surveillance at borders, in markets, and in livestock areas located near the affected countries. The objective is to prevent any introduction of the disease into the country.
Finally, the authorities stress that preserving the national poultry population is a collective responsibility and call for everyone's collaboration to face this threat.
https://guineenews.org/2026/06/05/a...-guinee-renforce-sa-vigilance-aux-frontieres/
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H5N1 avian influenza: the Ministry of Livestock strengthens border alerts
Last updated: June 4, 2026, 10:28 PM
Elhadj Boubacar
Published: June 4, 2026
The Guinean Ministry of Livestock has published an official statement alerting stakeholders in the poultry sector and the entire population about the reappearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of strain H5N1 in Ivory Coast and Senegal.
According to information relayed by the veterinary authorities of these two countries, cases of the disease were recorded between April and May 2026 in Koun-Fao, in the Centre-East of Ivory Coast, as well as in Grand Yoff, in Senegal.
A disease with a significant economic impact
Avian influenza H5N1 is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects domestic poultry and wild birds. It can cause significant mortality on farms, resulting in substantial economic losses for producers and threatening food security.
Faced with this situation, the Guinean authorities are calling for increased vigilance in order to prevent any introduction of the virus into the national territory.
Recommended preventive measures
The Ministry of Livestock urges poultry farmers, traders and the general public to strictly adhere to the following measures:
Avoid all contact with sick or dead poultry;
Report any unusual mortality of poultry or wild birds immediately to the veterinary services;
Strengthen hygiene and biosecurity measures in poultry farms and poultry markets;
Limit uncontrolled movements of poultry and poultry products;
Prevent the illegal introduction of poultry and poultry products from Ivory Coast and Senegal;
Cook poultry products thoroughly before consumption.
Enhanced border surveillance
The Ministry assures that measures have already been taken to intensify epidemiological surveillance at border posts, in poultry markets and in livestock areas near the borders with Ivory Coast and Senegal.
The objective is to quickly detect any suspected cases and prevent the possible spread of the disease within Guinean territory.
A collective responsibility
In its press release, the Ministry of Livestock reminds everyone that the protection of the national poultry population is everyone's business and calls on every citizen to collaborate with the veterinary services by reporting any suspicious situation.
This alert comes at a time when the poultry sector plays a vital role in Guinea's food supply and rural economy.
https://www.guinee360.com/04/06/202...-de-lelevage-renforce-lalerte-aux-frontieres/
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Bird flu alert in West Africa: Guinea strengthens border vigilance
Published by: Magnalen Traoré Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The Ministry of Livestock has called on poultry farmers, poultry traders and the entire population to be extra vigilant after the reappearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in several countries of the sub-region.
In a statement, the department indicated that veterinary authorities in Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal have officially notified new cases of the disease. These outbreaks were recorded during April and May 2026, notably in Koun-Fao, in the Centre-East region of Côte d'Ivoire, and in Grand Yoff, Senegal.
Faced with this health threat, the Ministry is calling on stakeholders in the poultry sector to strictly adhere to current preventative measures. It specifically recommends avoiding all contact with sick or dead poultry and immediately reporting any unusual mortality of poultry or wild birds to the veterinary services.
Read also
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The department also emphasizes the need to strengthen hygiene and biosecurity measures on poultry farms and in poultry markets. It urges the public to limit uncontrolled movements of poultry and poultry products, while preventing the illegal importation of poultry from Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal.
Furthermore, health authorities remind people of the importance of thoroughly cooking poultry products before consumption in order to reduce any risk of contamination.
The ministry assures that measures have already been taken to strengthen epidemiological surveillance at borders, in markets, and in livestock areas located near the affected countries. The objective is to prevent any introduction of the disease into the country.
Finally, the authorities stress that preserving the national poultry population is a collective responsibility and call for everyone's collaboration to face this threat.
https://guineenews.org/2026/06/05/a...-guinee-renforce-sa-vigilance-aux-frontieres/
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Image translated by Google
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https://www.facebook.com/MEGUINEE/