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FG intensifies fight against bird flu, targets stronger surveillance system

'rendered': 'The Federal Government has restated its commitment to eliminating Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, as part of efforts to strengthen animal health systems ...
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FG launches $350,000 FAO-backed programme to tackle bird flu outbreaks

The Federal Government has launched a $350,000 Food and Agriculture Organization Technical Cooperation Programme (FAO-TCP) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s response to recurring bird flu outbreaks.
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First human bird‑flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and ...
The Conversation

A bird flu vaccine for humans is being trialled – here’s how it works

The first ever avian influenza vaccine recently started trials in the UK. This marks a milestone in the prevention of bird flu infections in humans. The vaccine targets the H5N1 flu strain, which ...