Bird flu hits Ghana, killing Over 11,000 birds 

An outbreak of bird flu has been reported in Ghana, leading to the culling of 11thousand 816 birds. 

The affected farms have also been quarantined to prevent the virus from spreading to other areas.

Out of the number, five thousand 431 birds have so far been killed by the flu at Boankra, near Ajisu in the Ashanti Region,while five thousand 935 have been killed in Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.

Confirming the outbreak in Accra, the Head of Public Health and Food Safety, Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Dr. Boi Kikimoto, said the ministry is aware of the outbreak and has already sent samples of the virus to the World Reference Laboratory of the World Animal Health organisation in Pandova, Italy for further tests.

He however gave the assurance that, the Veterinary Services Department has taken full measures to contain the situation. 

He added that the chicken on the market were safe for consumption.

SOURCE: graphic online
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