The capital city of Niger, Niamey, has been declared an infected zone after a fresh outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu was detected in local birds.
The virus can cause life-threatening sickness in several species of birds including poultry and wild birds. Humans in frequent contact with birds can also become infected. Symptoms can include fever, aching muscles, headache, and a cough or shortness of breath.
Key safety measure to prevent the spread of the illness are:
washing hands either with soap and running water, or using alcohol hand rubs
separating raw meat from cooked or ready-to-eat foods
cooking food thoroughly, and handling and storing meat safely
According to ActuNiger, over the past two years there have been several outbreaks of H5N1 in Niger, which is classified as a “notifiable zoonotic animal disease”.
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