Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says

Key facts

• The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu.
• The outbreak occurred among backyard birds in Oriental Mindoro province.
• The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) confirmed the outbreak.
• The virus was detected in a flock of 39 poultry.
• All affected birds were culled as a precautionary measure.

The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in its Oriental Mindoro province, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

The virus was detected in a flock of 39 poultry in the town of Capalan. As a precautionary measure, all birds in the affected flock were subsequently culled.

The spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has raised concerns globally due to its impact on poultry supply, food prices, and the potential risk of human transmission. In recent years, the disease has ravaged flocks worldwide.