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Namibia confirms H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in wild birds
Source: Xinhua| 2025-12-15 21:44:00|Editor: huaxia
WINDHOEK, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the southern Karas Region, authorities said on Monday.
In a statement, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said H5N1 virus was detected in common terns found near the coastal town of Luderitz.
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The DVS said a sick wild bird was first found in a residential area of Luderitz, prompting sample collection by a veterinarian.
About 30 wild birds with signs of infection have been observed on Mercury Island, located near Luderitz, it said, adding that the source of the outbreak is suspected to be migratory birds.
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Source: Xinhua| 2025-12-15 21:44:00|Editor: huaxia
WINDHOEK, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the southern Karas Region, authorities said on Monday.
In a statement, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said H5N1 virus was detected in common terns found near the coastal town of Luderitz.
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The DVS said a sick wild bird was first found in a residential area of Luderitz, prompting sample collection by a veterinarian.
About 30 wild birds with signs of infection have been observed on Mercury Island, located near Luderitz, it said, adding that the source of the outbreak is suspected to be migratory birds.
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https://english.news.cn/africa/20251215/c6f6645f48244309b928eee8193b561f/c.html
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