Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as bird flu, has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
Mon Sep 30 2024
China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu - WHO
The patient had multiple underlying conditions, said the WHO, and a history of exposure to live poultry.
Thu Apr 13 2023
With bird flu surging, US needs to do more to prevent possible pandemic, GAO says
The report, scheduled for release next week, comes at a time of heightened public health worries about bird flu.
Thu May 11 2017
Chicken eggs and broilers in market safe for consumption - Vet Dept
Chicken eggs and broilers in the market are produced by operators and breeders in states that are completely free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) virus.
Mon Mar 27 2017
H5N1: Ministry to send representative to China to explain situation
The agriculture and agro-based industry ministry will send its representative to China next week to explain the current outbreak of bird flu or Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1) in Kelantan.
Sat Mar 18 2017
DVS told to intensify efforts to stop spread of avian flu - Ahmad Shabery
The Department of Veterinary Services has been directed to intensify measures to stop the spread of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Kelantan.
Wed Mar 15 2017
France finds bird flu in new part of country
Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of H5N8 avian influenza among backyard birds and at a poultry farm in two rural districts.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Disposal of birds continues in Japan after avian flu outbreaks
The Niigata and Aomori prefectural governments continued work on Thursday to dispose of a total of 550,000 birds at three poultry farms there, following the outbreaks of avian influenza caused by high
Fri Dec 02 2016
India declares itself free from bird flu
The Centre has emphasised the need for "continued surveillance especially in the vulnerable areas bordering infected countries and in areas visited by migratory birds".
Thu Sep 15 2016
Bird flu found at two farms in Canada
Authorities in Canada said Tuesday they put two poultry farms in British Columbia under quarantine after they tested positive for bird flu.
Wed Dec 03 2014
New bird flu case in Netherlands
Dutch authorities reported a new outbreak of bird flu Sunday on a western poultry farm, but could not say if it was the worrying new strain detected elsewhere in the country.
Sun Nov 30 2014
'Contagious' bird flu outbreaks on Dutch, British farms
Dutch officials inspected poultry farms for a highly infectious strain of bird flu following outbreaks in Britain and Germany.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Hong Kong to cull 20,000 chickens after H7N9 found
Hong Kong will cull approximately 20,000 chickens after discovering the H7N9 avian influenza virus in a batch of poultry imported from mainland China.
Mon Jan 27 2014
Kelantan health department urges people to report death of fowls
The department was monitoring respiratory cases at local clinics and hospitals to prevent the spread of Avian Influenza.
Sun Jun 16 2013
China boosts response to bird flu spread
Shanghai's live poultry markets were shut on Saturday as another Chinese city culled birds to prevent the spread of H7N9 avian influenza, which has killed six people in the country.
Sat Apr 06 2013
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024