The situation with bird flu is worrying due to the recent increase in cases in birds and mammals
O World Health Organisation cooperates with its authorities Cambodia following the detection of two confirmed human cases of H5N1 avian influenza within the same family.
Characterizing the situation “disturbing” due to the recent increase in cases in birds and mammals, dr Sylvie Bryant, director of the Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention Service, said in an online press briefing that the WHO is revising its risk assessment internationally in light of recent developments.
THE United Nations Health Service earlier this month called the level of risk to humans from bird flu low.
Yesterday, authorities in Cambodia announced the death of one 11-year-old girl due to H5N1 bird flu, and began testing 12 of her contacts.
“The global H5N1 situation is alarming given the global spread of the virus in birds worldwide and increasing reports of outbreaks in mammals, including humansBryant said.
“The WHO takes the risk of the virus very seriously and urges increased vigilance from all countries».
Source :Skai
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