H5n8

Politics

India declares itself free from bird flu

The government on Thursday declared the country free from avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu

1 min read6 Jul 2017

Science

India confirms H5N8 bird flu outbreak in Karnataka: OIE

OIE says H5N8 bird flu was confirmed among birds in Karnataka's Itagi village, and all 1,593 of the birds at risk were culled

1 min read26 Nov 2016

Science

What is bird flu and how to avoid the risk?

There are no known cases of H5N8 in human beings; but necessary precautions are required while handling sick/dead birds and contaminated material during control operations

2 min read26 Oct 2016

News

Germany reports second case of bird flu—H5N8 found in wild bird

German authorities confirm second case of H5N8 strain of bird flu in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

1 min read22 Nov 2014