Togo - H5N1 in Domestic Birds 2025-2026

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Togo - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Immediate notification [FINAL]


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE


COUNTRY/TERRITORY

ANIMAL TYPE


TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY


Listed disease

EVENT ID


6338


DISEASE


High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with)


CAUSAL AGENT


Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus


GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE


H5 (N untyped)


START DATE


2025/02/20

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION


Recurrence of an eradicated disease


DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE


- CONFIRMATION DATE


2025/03/07

EVENT STATUS


Resolved


END DATE


2025/03/07

SELF-DECLARATION


NO REPORT INFORMATION


REPORT NUMBER


Immediate notification


REPORT ID


IN_173033


REPORT REFERENCE


Casdu20022025


REPORT DATE


2025/03/14


REPORT STATUS


Validated


NO EVOLUTION REPORT


- EPIDEMIOLOGY


SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS


No epidemiological comment QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY


MEASURING UNIT


Animal

Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Killed and Disposed of

Slaughtered/ Killed for commercial use

Vaccinated Birds (DOMESTIC):


NEW 2928

2928

2352

576

0

0


DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS


CLINICAL SIGNS


YES


METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC


Diagnostic test

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)	Laboratoire central vétérinaire de Lomé	Birds	1	2025/03/07	2025/03/07	Positive

CONTROL MEASURES AT EVENT LEVEL CONTROL MEASURES AT EVENT LEVEL
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WILD ANIMALS


Stamping out

Applied



Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste

Applied



Official destruction of animal products

Applied



Disinfection

Applied



Quarantine

Applied​


ob_153109 - Ets SOPURE Adjenguéré - Adjenguéré



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Togo - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Immediate notification [FINAL]


GENERAL INFORMATION


COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE


COUNTRY/TERRITORY


ANIMAL TYPE


TERRESTRIAL


DISEASE CATEGORY


Listed disease


EVENT ID


6341


DISEASE


High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with)


CAUSAL AGENT


Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus


GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE


H5N1


START DATE


2025/03/10

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION


Recurrence of an eradicated disease


DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE


2024/06/30

CONFIRMATION DATE


2025/03/14

EVENT STATUS


Resolved


END DATE


2025/03/15

SELF-DECLARATION


NO REPORT INFORMATION


REPORT NUMBER


Immediate notification


REPORT ID


IN_173069


REPORT REFERENCE


Foyerdu10032025


REPORT DATE


2025/03/15


REPORT STATUS


Validated


NO EVOLUTION REPORT


- EPIDEMIOLOGY


SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS


No epidemiological comment QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY


MEASURING UNIT


Animal

Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Killed and Disposed of
Slaughtered/ Killed for commercial use
Vaccinated:

Birds (DOMESTIC)NEW3439

3439

181

3258

0

0




CLINICAL SIGNS


YES


METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC


Diagnostic test

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)	Laboratoire central vétérinaire de Lomé	Birds	1	2025/03/14	2025/03/14	Positive

CONTROL MEASURES AT EVENT LEVEL CONTROL MEASURES AT EVENT LEVEL
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WILD ANIMALS Stamping out

Applied



Quarantine

Applied



Disinfection

Applied


NEW OUTBREAKS ob_153218 - Foyer d’Anyron kopé dans la préfecture de Vo - Anyron kopé
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Togo - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Immediate notification [FINAL]


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE


COUNTRY/TERRITORY


ANIMAL TYPE


TERRESTRIAL


DISEASE CATEGORY


Listed disease


EVENT ID


6342


DISEASE


High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with)


CAUSAL AGENT


Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus


GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE


H5N1


START DATE


2025/03/11

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION


Recurrence of an eradicated disease


DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE


2024/06/30

CONFIRMATION DATE


2025/03/14

EVENT STATUS


Resolved


END DATE


2025/03/15

SELF-DECLARATION


NO REPORT INFORMATION


REPORT NUMBER


Immediate notification


REPORT ID


IN_173070


REPORT REFERENCE


Casdu11032025


REPORT DATE


2025/03/15


REPORT STATUS


Validated


NO EVOLUTION REPORT


- EPIDEMIOLOGY


SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS


No epidemiological comment QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY


MEASURING UNIT


Animal

Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Killed and Disposed of
Slaughtered/ Killed for commercial use
Vaccinated Birds

(DOMESTIC)NEW1851

8511
570
0
0

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS


YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC


Diagnostic test

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)	Laboratoire central vétérinaire de Lomé	Birds	1	2025/03/14	2025/03/14	Positive

CONTROL MEASURES AT EVENT LEVEL CONTROL MEASURES AT EVENT LEVEL
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WILD ANIMALS Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste

Applied



Stamping out

Applied



Quarantine

Applied



Disinfection

Applied


NEW OUTBREAKS ob_153219 - Foyer de Koulomdè dans la préfecture de Tchaoudjo. - Koulomdé

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Avian flu: more than 6,500 poultry infected in three prefectures of Togo

March 22, 2025 in HEADLINES , Health

Cases of avian flu or avian influenza have been detected in three localities in Togo, including Adjengré (Sotouboua prefecture), Anyron Kopé (Vo prefecture), and Kouloumdè (Tchaoudjo prefecture). The information was made public this week in a note signed by the Minister of State, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Resources, and Transhumance Regulation, General Yark Damehame.

A total of 6,532 poultry are affected, with 2,928 poultry on a farm in Adjengré, 3,439 in Anyron Kopé, and 165 in Kouloumdè. The poultry on these farms have been found to be infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. This is the result of samples being taken and analyzed at the central veterinary laboratory in Lomé. In response to this situation, the ministry has taken three urgent measures to protect the population and support the entrepreneurs on the three farms.​

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https://togotopnews.tg/2025/03/22/g...les-infectees-dans-trois-prefectures-du-togo/

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Avian flu: Togo on war footing

Authorities have confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus in several farms across the country, raising serious concerns for the poultry industry and the local economy.

March 22, 2025

Authorities have confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus in several farms across the country, raising serious concerns for the poultry industry and the local economy.

In a statement, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Resources and Transhumance Regulation, Damehame Yark, announced a series of strict measures aimed at containing the spread of the virus.

Three outbreaks of infection have been identified. The first is in Adjengré, in Sotouboua Prefecture, where a modern farm with 2,928 Leghorn and ISA Brown laying hens was affected. The second is in Anyron Kopé, in Vo Prefecture, where a semi-modern farm with 3,439 infected birds was affected. Finally, a traditional farm in Tchaoudjo Prefecture affected 165 birds, including broiler chickens and local hens.

In response to this situation, the government has ordered the systematic culling of all poultry on affected farms, as well as within a three-kilometer radius of the outbreaks. All poultry products, livestock equipment, and feed will be destroyed, followed by intensive disinfection operations.

Furthermore, the movement of poultry, poultry products, and livestock equipment is now prohibited in the affected areas. Poultry markets and feed mills in these areas will be closed for one month.

To mitigate the economic impact on breeders, the government is providing compensation in accordance with the current tariff scale.

This epidemic poses a serious threat to animal health and the stability of the Togolese poultry sector. Authorities are calling for vigilance and strict compliance with biosecurity measures to prevent the disease from spreading to other regions.

https://www.republicoftogo.com/tout.../grippe-aviaire-le-togo-sur-le-pied-de-guerre
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Lake District: Avian flu reignites health vigilance

Health alert in the Lakes district, in the Maritime region, after the confirmation of cases of avian influenza in several poultry farms.

July 17, 2026

Health alert in the Lakes district, in the Maritime region, after the confirmation of cases of avian influenza in several poultry farms.

An on-the-ground investigation revealed an additional problem: some operators were seeking to sell sick poultry and eggs to the public, a behavior that could cause health risks to skyrocket.

In light of this situation, healthcare professionals are urged to be extra vigilant during consultations. Signs to watch for include: redness or irritation of the eyes, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, high fever, body aches, intense fatigue, or digestive problems.

The district's health facilities must also raise awareness among the population about the precautions to take, with a clear message: consult quickly in case of unusual symptoms after contact with sick or dead poultry.

This new alert brings back to the table a recurring issue: strengthening biosecurity measures in farms, to protect both public health and the poultry industry throughout the country.

https://www.republicoftogo.com/tout...grippe-aviaire-relance-la-vigilance-sanitaire
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Bird flu in the Lakes region: a farmer testifies

Livestock farming also involves failures and devastating losses. The resurgence of avian influenza in the Lacs district of Togo not only threatens animal health but also jeopardizes the investments of some farmers.

Published on 16 Jul 2026
Edited at 17 Jul 2026

Léo Benke saw his entire flock wiped out in just a few days, an investment valued at over ten million CFA francs. Everything went up in smoke. For this Togolese entrepreneur, the shock is all the more devastating, as these chickens had just entered a crucial phase of development.

"The first chickens showed signs of illness, so my farm managers killed them and found abnormalities like spikes in the gizzard. And within a week, the entire flock had died; we didn't understand anything at all," the farm's promoter told the African reference.

"And yet, we have barely started this farm and our chickens are just at their laying stage when the anomaly occurs. This is my very first large-scale flock. The total investment, from the buildings and equipment to the chickens, is no less than 10 million. And just when we are about to start collecting the eggs to begin sales, tragedy strikes with the death of all the birds," he adds, his heart twisting with grief.

This situation highlights the vulnerability of the poultry sector to highly pathogenic animal diseases. Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects chickens.

When it enters a farm, it can cause extremely high mortality in a very short time, compromising the profitability of farms while threatening the supply of poultry products.

The veterinary services, alerted, rushed to the scene and carried out a rapid intervention to burn all of the contaminated chickens.

Farmers are therefore urged to strengthen biosecurity measures on their farms. Specifically, they are advised to limit farm visits, regularly disinfect equipment, wear protective gear when handling animals, and immediately report any unusual mortality to veterinary services.

Consumers are urged not to handle poultry found dead in the wild or on farms without first consulting the relevant authorities. Any suspected disease on a farm must be reported immediately.

https://www.agridigitale.net/article/grippe-aviaire-dans-les-lacs-un-eleveur-victime-temoigne​​

 

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Togo: Bird flu detected in several prefectures

July 20, 2026 in HEALTH

The Togolese government has confirmed the emergence of several outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry farms in the prefectures of Vo, Zio, and Lacs. In response, the authorities immediately activated the national response plan to limit the spread of the disease.

The announcement was made in a joint statement signed on July 18, 2026 by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Animal Resources and Food Sovereignty, Antoine Lekpa Gbegbéni, the Minister of Health, Public Hygiene, Universal Health Coverage and Insurance, Professor Komla Dodzi Kokoroko, and the Minister of Environment, Forest Resources, Coastal Protection and Climate Change, Jean-Marie Koffi Ewounoue.

According to the press release, veterinary services were alerted after cases of unusual poultry mortality in five farms located in Agbélikouté, in the canton of Anyronkopé (prefecture of Vo), in Kovié (prefecture of Zio), as well as in Vodougbé (canton of Aného), Hémadzro (canton of Glidji) and Noblokomé (canton of Aklakou), in the prefecture of Lacs.

Investigations carried out on the ground, supplemented by analyses carried out at the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) in Lomé, confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus in the farms concerned.

In response, the authorities implemented a series of emergency measures. Infected or suspected poultry were culled, the carcasses incinerated and then buried, while eggs, poultry feed, and farming equipment were destroyed. The poultry houses were also disinfected.

The affected farms have been placed under quarantine. Poultry movements are prohibited, and poultry markets in the affected areas will remain closed for 30 days. The relevant authorities have also increased surveillance of surrounding farms and health monitoring of individuals who have been in contact with the infected farms.

The ministries concerned also announced a strengthening of epidemiological surveillance within the framework of the "One Health" approach, which integrates human, animal and environmental dimensions, as well as an intensification of awareness-raising actions among the population.

While urging farmers to strictly apply biosecurity measures, the authorities invite anyone who observes a sudden and unusual mortality of poultry or wild birds to immediately inform the relevant veterinary services.

This new episode underscores the need for increased vigilance to prevent the spread of this disease, which represents a significant threat to the poultry sector and requires constant monitoring by health and veterinary services.

Togo News

https://togoactualite.com/togo-la-grippe-aviaire-detectee-dans-plusieurs-prefectures/
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Health: Cases of avian flu detected in Vo, Zio and the Lakes

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 8:47 AM

(Togo Official) – Positive cases of avian influenza (H5N1) have been detected on five poultry farms located in the prefectures of Vo, Zio, and Lacs, the ministers in charge of animal resources, health, and the environment jointly announced at the end of last week. The presence of the virus was confirmed following investigations conducted in the field and analyses carried out at the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) in Lomé.

The affected areas are located in Agbélikouté, in the canton of Anyronkopé (Vo prefecture), in Kovié (Zio prefecture), as well as in Vodougbé, Hémadzro and Noblokomé, in the Lacs prefecture. Initial reports indicated significant poultry mortality on these farms.

Poultry movements are prohibited for 30 days.

In accordance withoperational response plan, precautionary measures have been taken: slaughter, incineration and burial of poultry carcasses, destruction of eggs, feed and breeding equipment, disinfection of chicken coops and storage facilities, quarantine of the poultry farms concerned and support for the targeted people.

Furthermore, a ban on poultry movement has been imposed, and poultry markets in the affected areas have been closed for 30 days. Epidemiological surveillance under the One Health approach has also been strengthened. The public is urged to remain vigilant and adhere to safety measures.

As a reminder, last March, an outbreak of avian flu had beendiscovered on three poultry farms, with nearly 6500 poultry affected.

https://www.republiquetogolaise.tg/...viaire-detectes-dans-le-vo-le-zio-et-les-lacs
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