Hey folks! 🐦 The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm on bird flu and wants countries to ramp up their surveillance game! 🕵️♀️
You might have heard about bird flu (avian influenza) making the rounds among our feathered friends lately. While it’s primarily a concern for birds, there’s a rising worry about it hopping over to humans. 😧
So why all the fuss now? Well, recent outbreaks in poultry and wild birds across various regions have caught the attention of health experts. In places like Southeast Asia, where many of us love our street food and live poultry markets, it’s super important to keep an eye out! 🍗🌏
The WHO is urging governments and health organizations to step up monitoring and report any unusual cases promptly. The goal? To catch any potential human infections early and prevent a bigger health crisis. 🏥💪
What can we do? Stay informed! If you’re working around birds or just enjoying some delicious chicken satay, make sure to practice good hygiene. Wash those hands and cook meat thoroughly! 🧼🔥
Let’s keep ourselves and our communities safe by staying alert and sharing the info. Spread the word, not the flu! 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
