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Bird Flu hits Accra, Central and Volta Regions

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza disease, also known as Bird Flu, in parts of the country.

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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza disease, also known as Bird Flu, in parts of the country.

According to the Ministry, its Veterinary Services Directorate detected the Flu in the Greater Accra, Central and Volta Regions.

Following the outbreak, the Ministry has placed a total ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from neighbouring countries hit by the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza disease.

β€œThe zoonotic nature of the disease calls for public alert and vigilance to mitigate the possible impact on the poultry industry and public health in general,” a statement, signed by Dr. Patrick Abakeh, Director, Veterinary Services Directorate, said.

Cases of the Bird Flu disease were previously recorded in Ghana in 2007, 2015, 2016 and 2018.

MoFA announces the following measures for immediate compliance:

1. A total ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from neighbouring countries where the prevalence of the disease has been confirmed.

2. A ban on the movement of poultry and poultry products within and from the affected regions and districts to other parts of the country, and strict inspection and issuance of permits to cover the movement of all poultry and poultry products from unaffected parts of the country.

3. Intensification of public awareness and sensitization by Regional
Coordinating Councils and District Assemblies, especially in the affected areas.

To further ensure public safety, citizens are advised to:

i. Report any unusual death of domestic poultry and wild birds to the nearest Veterinary office and public authorities,

ii. Avoid the handling of dead birds with bare hands at all cost,

iii. Consume only well-cooked poultry meat and poultry products.

β€œThe Ministry wishes to assure the general public that there is no cause for fear and panic, since the Veterinary Services Directorate is taking all necessary steps to contain the outbreak and spread of the disease to other parts of the country. The success of this call hinges on the full cooperation of the general public. For further enquiries, kindly contact Dr. Patrick Abakeh, Director Veterinary Services Directorate on phone number 020-8240734.”

Tags: AccraBird FluCentral and Volta RegionsMOFA
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