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Published on 2025-12-15 20:00:00
The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds at Lüderitz.
A sick common tern was found at Lüderitz’s residential area, and samples were collected from it.
A zoonotic strain, which can also affect humans, was confirmed on 10 December in Windhoek by the Central Veterinary Laboratory.
Chief veterinarian Emmanuel Hikufe says about 30 birds…
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