(CTN News) – In order to combat the increasing prevalence of Bird Flu in the Asia-Pacific region, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has issued a call for immediate regional interventions.
In an attempt to mitigate the increasing incidence of cases, this appeal was issued. This urgent request was made following a consultation of regional specialists in Bangkok, according to a press statement that was issued on Thursday.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided support for the consultation, as indicated in the statement.
Cambodia had 13 new bird flu cases by the end of 2023.
Furthermore, Vietnam and China have identified additional instances. These most recent events have prompted apprehension.
The problem has become significantly more complex as a result of the emergence of a new strain of the virus, which has presented new challenges to academics, public health officials, and communities. This has resulted in a significant increase in the complexity of the matter.
A highly dangerous bird flu virus known as H5N1 has spread more widely in South America and Antarctica than it has ever done before.
It is the first time that such an accomplishment has been accomplished. Furthermore, new species are becoming infected with the disease, such as scavengers, marine mammals, carnivorous pets, farmed fur animals, and dairy cattle.
The Mekong Subregion, Indonesia, and the Philippines are garnering increased attention due to their diverse ecosystems and inadequate biosecurity measures.
Bird Flu has gotten a lot of attention in both of these places.
Thailand and Myanmar have not reported any outbreaks in years, despite the fact that India, Nepal, and Bangladesh are presently experiencing outbreaks. Thailand and Myanmar are not among the nations that have reported any outbreaks.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the Bird Flu United Nations (FAO) has expressed its profound concern regarding the recent increase in bird flu outbreaks. Kachen Wongsathapornchai, Regional Manager of the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases at the FAO, issued this statement.
Since the latter half of 2023, there has been an increase in the number of human cases and the virus has spread to new animal species.
The introduction of new strains of A/H5N1, which are more readily transmissible than previous variants, has resulted in an increase in the pandemic threat. We cannot ignore the necessity of immediately implementing precautionary measures that are coordinated.
The Bird Flu Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) emphasises the significance of a unified response.
Consequently, the member nations are required to implement exhaustive surveillance systems in order to monitor the virus’s evolution and dissemination. The sequencing of the entire genome should be a component of these systems.
The capacity to perform rapid diagnostics and bioinformatics is an imperative necessity for the purpose of virus data analysis. It is imperative to expand the volume of data that is shared across a variety of industries in order to adopt a more comprehensive approach to disease management.
In order to develop effective containment policies, it is imperative that governments, international organisations, and the corporate sector collaborate and facilitate the transparent and timely exchange of information.
The poultry industry should enhance its biosafety and biosecurity measures by promoting appropriate farming practices and implementing vaccination procedures.
Bird Flu fortification is imperative.
It is imperative that the public be kept informed of the situation in order to mitigate the risk of disease transmission from Bird Flu sick or deceased poultry to humans and guarantee that individuals who manifest symptoms receive treatment in a timely manner.
Currently, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is collaborating with thirteen member nations and partners in Asia and the Pacific to enhance the capacity of One Health and animal health. This is being conducted in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
The purpose of these endeavours is to improve the prevention, identification, and response to health hazards that occur at the interface between humans, animals, and the environment.
The Asia-Pacific region is currently confronted with a significant challenge as a consequence of the significant rise in the number of avian influenza cases and the emergence of new genotypes of the virus.
In order to safeguard the health of both humans and animals and mitigate the severity of the current threat, it is imperative to implement punctual and coordinated measures. Member nations have the capacity to contribute to a more secure and resilient future by engaging in collaborative endeavours and the transparent and forthright dissemination of information.
SOURCE: AP
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