Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide. Im Dan from Quiet Please, bringing you the latest on this spreading threat. Today, we dive into the global impact of H5N1 bird flu, the clade 2.3.4.4b strain thats ravaged wild birds, poultry, and mammals since 2020.

Starting with a continental breakdown. In the Americas, PAHO reports 5136 animal outbreaks across 19 countries since 2022, with 508 in birds in 2025 alone, mainly in the US and Canada. Human cases total 75 since 2022, including three in the US and one in Mexico this year, plus rare H5N2 and H5N5 infections. Europe saw 2896 HPAI H5 detections in domestic birds from September to November 2025 per ECDC, hitting nations like France, Germany, and Poland hard into January 2026. Asia reports ongoing cases in Cambodia, China, Japan, and Korea, with Cambodias latest H5N1 human case on November 15, 2025, according to Hong Kongs CHP. Africa and the Middle East face detections in Nigeria and Iraq.

Major research initiatives highlight the viruss pandemic potential. Down To Earth notes 992 human H5N1 cases globally since 2003, with a 48% fatality rate, and scientists via the Global Virus Network warn its one mutation from human-to-human spread. University of Nebraska researchers call it completely out of control, predicting possible human pandemic risks in 2026.

WHO tracks 991 cumulative cases since 2003 with 48% deaths across 25 countries. FAO and WOAH collaborate with PAHO urging stronger surveillance, biosecurity, and PPE for at-risk workers like farmers and vets.

Global coordination ramps up through WHOs International Health Regulations, requiring case reports, and PAHOs calls for intersectoral data analysis.

Cross-border issues loom large. Wild bird migration spreads the virus across continents, per PAHO, while US outbreaks since 2022 killed nearly 185 million birds, per STAT News, spiking egg prices and threatening trade.

Vaccine development advances unevenly. CDC reports targeted US surveillance detecting 64 human cases post-2024 animal exposure, with no widespread human vaccine yet, though poultry vaccines are debated.

National approaches vary. The US culls flocks preemptively, losing 185 million birds. Europe enforces strict outbreaks reporting. Asia monitors backyard poultry closely, while some nations lag in surveillance.

As H5N1 evolves, unified global action is crucial to avert disaster.

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Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide, your three-minute international focus on the avian flu threat. Im hosting this quick dive into the latest developments as of mid-January 2026.

Starting with a continental breakdown. In the Americas, PAHO reports clade 2.3.4.4b driving 5136 animal outbreaks since 2022 across 19 countries, with 508 in birds this year alone, plus thousands in wild birds in the US and Canada. Mammals are hit hard too: US dairy cattle in 18 states with over 1000 herds affected since 2024, and 77 outbreaks in wild and domestic mammals in Canada and the US. Human cases: 75 since 2022, including three in the US and one in Mexico in 2025.

Europe sees intense activity per ECDC: 2896 HPAI A(H5) detections in domestic birds from September to November 2025. CHP data shows ongoing H5N1 in countries like Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain up to mid-January 2026.

Asia reports persist: Cambodia had three A(H5N1) human cases with one death by November 2025, per ECDC and CHP. China saw 14 A(H9N2) cases. Japan, Korea, Taiwan confirm recent H5 detections. Africa has Nigeria with H5N1 into December 2025.

Globally, WHO notes 991 human H5N1 cases since 2003 with 48% fatality, mostly from bird contact, no sustained human transmission yet. Down to Earth cites 992 cases to November 2025.

Major research: Scientists warn the virus is one mutation from human-to-human spread, per Down to Earth, with clade 2.3.4.4b causing massive animal die-offs since 2020.

WHO and FAO, with PAHO and WOAH, urge strengthened surveillance, biosecurity, PPE use, and intersectoral coordination. PAHO emphasizes monitoring high-risk workers for symptoms like conjunctivitis.

Cross-border issues: Wild bird migration fuels spread across continents, hitting trade. US lost nearly 185 million poultry since 2022, per STAT News, driving egg price spikes and culls.

Vaccine status: No global human vaccine yet; efforts focus on poultry and cattle trials amid calls for broader vaccination, as STAT highlights US policy gaps.

National approaches vary: US ramps dairy surveillance with 71 human cases since 2024, mostly farm-linked, per CDC. Europe enforces strict culls. Asia bolsters backyard farm monitoring.

Global coordination is key to containment as this panzootic enters year six.

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Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan, where we examine the worldwide impact of avian influenza. I'm your host, and today we're taking you on an international journey through one of the most significant animal health crises of our time.

Let's start with the numbers. According to the World Health Organization, since 2003, 992 human cases of H5N1 have been reported across 25 countries, with a concerning fatality rate of nearly 48 percent. The current outbreak has devastated poultry populations globally. Since 2022, approximately 185 million birds raised for food have been lost, primarily through culling policies designed to contain spread.

The Pan American Health Organization reports that the Americas alone have experienced 75 human infections with two deaths since 2022. In 2025, cases emerged in the United States and Mexico, including the first global human case of A(H5N5). Europe and Asia face equally pressing challenges, with recent data showing H5N1 detections reported in dozens of countries from January through mid-January 2026.

The dominant strain worldwide is clade 2.3.4.4b, which emerged between 2018 and 2020 and spread globally by 2021 and 2023. This variant has affected three continents and now appears in 22 countries, including mammal infections in cattle herds across North America.

Continental breakdown reveals distinct patterns. In North America, the CDC reports 71 confirmed and probable cases since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds and 24 to poultry operations. European nations face sustained circulation in wild bird populations, while Asia continues experiencing both animal and human cases. Cambodia reported human infections in late 2025, and China documented multiple A(H9N2) cases during the same period.

International coordination efforts are intensifying. The Pan American Health Organization works alongside the World Organization for Animal Health and the Food and Agriculture Organization to strengthen surveillance and biosecurity protocols. These organizations emphasize monitoring high-risk populations including poultry farmers, veterinarians, and wildlife management workers for early clinical signs such as respiratory illness and neurological symptoms.

Global vaccine development remains a critical focus area. Scientists worldwide warn that the current H5N1 strain is potentially just one mutation away from sustained human-to-human transmission, which would trigger pandemic conditions. Research initiatives across multiple countries are examining genetic sequences to predict and prevent such developments.

National approaches to containment vary significantly. The United States implements targeted culling in affected facilities combined with enhanced dairy farm surveillance. European countries emphasize wild bird monitoring and biosecurity at poultry operations. Some Asian nations employ combination strategies including environmental testing and rapid response protocols.

Cross-border challenges persist as migratory birds carry the virus across international boundaries. The Pan American Health Organization notes that mammalian transmission, particularly in cattle, introduces new complications for trade and agricultural sectors, potentially affecting international dairy product commerce and poultry exports.

The World Health Organization continues urging member states to report all sporadic human cases while strengthening laboratory capacity for virus characterization. This global surveillance network remains essential for detecting any concerning mutations early.

As we face this evolving threat, international cooperation proves more vital than ever. Thank you for tuning in to H5N1 Global Scan. Please join us next week for more global health insights. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.

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# H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide - Podcast Script

Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan, where we examine the worldwide impact of avian influenza. I'm your host, and today we're exploring how this virus is reshaping global health security.

Let's start with the numbers. Since 2003, the World Health Organization reports nearly 992 confirmed human cases of H5N1 across 25 countries, with almost 48 percent proving fatal. Recent data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control shows that between September and November 2025 alone, 19 human cases were reported across Cambodia, China, Mexico, and the United States, including two deaths.

The geographic spread is staggering. According to the Hong Kong Department of Health's global statistics as of January 12, 2026, H5N1 detections span five continents. Europe has been particularly affected, with cases reported in Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom. Asia continues to be a critical region, with detections in Cambodia, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. The Americas show concerning activity in Brazil, Guatemala, and the United States.

Africa's situation deserves attention too. The Food and Agriculture Organization reports 2,525 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks across 43 countries since late November 2025, with H5N1 accounting for 2,057 of those events. Namibia, Nigeria, and South Africa have all documented detections.

Now let's discuss the research initiatives driving global response. Scientists from the Global Virus Network, representing over 80 centers of excellence across more than 40 countries, have called for improved surveillance and biosecurity measures. In December 2025, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed that the virus detected in United States dairy cattle represents H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, a specific genotype marking a new spillover event from wildlife.

The United States presents a unique case study. The Centers for Disease Control reports 71 confirmed and probable cases since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herd exposure and 24 to poultry operations. Notably, California accounts for 38 cases. However, U.S. cases declined from 67 in 2024 to just three in 2025, suggesting that targeted containment strategies in poultry and dairy farms may be effective.

International trade and cross-border concerns are mounting. The FAO and WHO coordination efforts emphasize that avian influenza doesn't respect borders. Wild bird migration patterns continue spreading the virus across continents, creating challenges for even the most robust national biosecurity programs.

Vaccine development remains a priority. While specific pandemic vaccines are in development, current seasonal influenza vaccines provide no protection against H5N1. The World Health Organization continues to monitor genetic changes in the virus, particularly the evolution of clade 2.3.4.4b variants detected across multiple continents.

National approaches vary significantly. The European Union implements strict biosecurity measures and rapid reporting protocols. Cambodia and China employ surveillance systems focused on wet markets and poultry operations. The United States combines federal oversight with state-level responses, particularly in agricultural regions.

Scientists warn that the virus remains just one mutation away from efficient human-to-human transmission. The situation is, as researchers describe it, completely out of control in animal populations, requiring sustained global vigilance.

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Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide, your three-minute international focus on the avian flu threat. Im Alex, and today we dive into the latest outbreaks reshaping our world as of early 2026.

Starting with a continental breakdown. In the Americas, PAHO reports clade 2.3.4.4b driving 5136 animal outbreaks across 19 countries since 2022, with 508 in birds in 2025 alone, hitting the US and Canada hardest. Seventy-five human cases since 2022, including three in the US and one in Mexico this year. Europe saw unprecedented detections from September to November 2025 per ECDC: 2896 HPAI A(H5) cases, massive wild bird die-offs like common cranes along migration routes, and outbreaks in 43 countries worldwide per FAO's December update. Asia reports ongoing cases in Cambodia, China, Japan, and Vietnam, while Africa notes hits in Botswana, Nigeria, and South Africa according to CHP global stats. Globally, H5N1 has spread to over 50 countries since 2020, per WHO.

Major research highlights ecology predicting risks in European wild birds, as detailed in a 2025 study by Hayes et al. via FAO. Scientists at University of Nebraska warn the virus is completely out of control, risking a human pandemic in 2026 due to mammal jumps.

WHO states H5N1 causes severe human disease with 48% fatality since 2003 across 25 countries, but no sustained person-to-person spread. FAO and PAHO, with WOAH, urge stronger surveillance, biosecurity, and coordination. Global efforts include integrated human-animal monitoring and PPE enforcement.

Cross-border issues amplify via migratory birds, sparking trade bans on poultry. Americas to Europe outbreaks strain exports, with indirect wild bird contact as primary domestic source.

Vaccine development lags; CDC notes targeted US surveillance detected seven H5 cases amid 240944 tests, but no broad human vaccine yet. Poultry vaccines advance unevenly.

National approaches vary: US emphasizes dairy cow and bird monitoring with over 22000 people tracked; Europe focuses wild bird environmental controls; Asia bolsters farm biosecurity amid H5N1 and H9N2 cases.

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This is “H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide.”

I’m your host, and today we’re taking a fast, three‑minute tour of how H5N1 avian influenza is reshaping animal health, trade, and pandemic preparedness across the globe.

First, the big picture. The World Health Organization describes the current H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b as causing unprecedented deaths in wild birds and poultry across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with hundreds of sporadic but often severe human infections since 2003. The Food and Agriculture Organization reports thousands of recent H5N1 outbreaks in animals in more than 40 countries, confirming that this is now a truly global panzootic, not a series of local events.

Let’s do a rapid continental breakdown.

In Asia, countries like Cambodia, China, and Viet Nam continue to report poultry outbreaks and occasional human cases linked to live bird exposure. Governments are tightening live‑bird market controls and culling flocks, while regional labs, often supported by WHO’s Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System, sequence new strains and watch for mutations that could enable efficient human‑to‑human spread.

Across Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control notes thousands of detections in domestic and wild birds, especially along migratory flyways. Many European Union states use a mix of strict farm biosecurity, movement controls, and, increasingly, targeted poultry vaccination to protect high‑value flocks and limit mass culling.

In Africa, H5N1 has hit commercial and backyard poultry as well as wildlife, putting food security at risk. FAO and the World Organisation for Animal Health coordinate support for surveillance, compensation schemes, and cross‑border control along key trade and migration corridors.

In North and South America, H5N1 has swept through poultry, wild birds, and an alarming range of mammals, from sea lions to dairy cattle. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports tens of thousands of exposed workers monitored and over a thousand tested, with only sporadic, generally mild human cases so far. Johns Hopkins public health experts stress that the low case count does not erase the pandemic risk if the virus adapts further in mammals.

Now, the global research and coordination front.

WHO and FAO, working with WOAH, run joint risk assessments, issue technical guidance to ministries of health and agriculture, and share genetic data through international platforms so labs worldwide can track viral evolution in near real time. Academic groups are modeling spread along migratory routes, probing how climate‑driven changes in bird movements and farming practices shape risk, and testing antivirals and monoclonal antibodies in animal models.

On vaccines, several high‑income countries maintain pre‑pandemic H5N1 vaccine seed strains and small stockpiles for humans, ready to scale up if sustained human transmission appears. Poultry vaccines are being updated and rolled out more widely, especially in Europe, parts of Asia, and Latin America, but access and implementation remain uneven in low‑resource settings, raising equity and effectiveness concerns.

National containment strategies vary sharply. Some countries lean on aggressive culling, farm quarantines, and trade bans. Others combine those tools with routine poultry vaccination and long‑term restructuring of high‑density poultry production. These different approaches shape international trade: importing nations impose temporary restrictions on poultry, eggs, and some dairy products from affected areas, triggering billions of dollars in losses but also incentivizing stronger control measures and transparency.

All of this underscores a core message from WHO and FAO: H5N1 is still primarily an animal health crisis with serious food‑system and biodiversity impacts, but because every animal infection is a chance for the virus to change, the world cannot afford to look away.

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This is “H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide.”

I’m your host, and for the next three minutes we’re circling the globe to understand how H5N1 avian influenza is reshaping animal health, trade, and pandemic preparedness.

First, the global picture. The World Health Organization says H5N1 has caused unprecedented deaths in wild birds and poultry since 2020, spreading across Africa, Asia, Europe and into the Americas. Human infections remain rare and are still mostly linked to direct contact with infected animals, with no sustained person‑to‑person transmission reported. The Food and Agriculture Organization recently reported thousands of new H5N1 outbreaks in animals across more than 40 countries, underscoring that this is now a truly global animal health crisis.

Region by region, the story shifts.
In Asia, countries like Cambodia, China and Viet Nam continue to report both animal outbreaks and occasional human cases. Dense poultry production and live bird markets keep risk elevated, prompting aggressive culling and surveillance.
In Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has documented unprecedented detections in wild birds and domestic flocks, with mass die‑offs of migratory species and repeated farm outbreaks.
Across Africa, FAO tracking shows H5N1 entrenched in several poultry systems, where limited veterinary infrastructure makes control difficult and threatens food security.
In the Americas, WHO notes that the virus, once confined to other continents, is now established from Canada to South America, with major losses in commercial poultry and wild seabirds. The United States has also seen the virus spill into dairy cattle, a worrisome expansion of its host range.

On research, Johns Hopkins and other academic centers highlight that scientists are closely watching for genetic changes that might enable efficient human‑to‑human spread. Sequencing labs worldwide are comparing new strains, studying mutations in the viral polymerase and receptor‑binding sites, and testing how well existing antivirals and candidate vaccines still work. According to CDC reports, tens of thousands of exposed workers in the U.S. alone have been monitored, providing invaluable data on symptoms, transmission, and viral evolution.

WHO and FAO emphasize coordination. Joint risk assessments, global lab networks, and real‑time data sharing through platforms like WOAH aim to detect dangerous shifts quickly. Both agencies stress a One Health approach that links human, animal, and environmental surveillance instead of treating them as separate problems.

The economic and trade impacts are significant. Culling millions of birds has hit egg and poultry supplies, while importing countries impose trade bans or restrictions whenever outbreaks are reported. That protects biosecurity but can devastate exporters in Latin America, Europe, and Asia, where poultry is a critical source of income and protein.

On vaccines, several governments and manufacturers are developing or updating H5N1 vaccines for humans, and some countries maintain pre‑pandemic stockpiles based on recent strains. Experimental vaccines for poultry are being trialed or rolled out in places like parts of Europe and Asia, but global coverage is patchy and questions remain about cost, logistics, and whether vaccination could mask silent spread.

National strategies vary widely. The European Union leans on strict farm biosecurity, rapid culling, movement controls, and, increasingly, targeted poultry vaccination. The United States has focused on surveillance, worker monitoring, and farm‑level biosecurity while debating broader poultry vaccination. Some Asian countries combine mass culling with routine poultry vaccination and heavy market regulation, while lower‑income nations often struggle to fund even basic surveillance and compensation.

What unites these approaches is a race against viral evolution. Researchers and health agencies agree: as long as H5N1 is “out of control” in animals, the risk to humans, however small today, cannot be ignored.

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H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide

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Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide, your three-minute international focus on the escalating bird flu crisis. Im here to break down the latest as of early 2026.

Starting with a continental breakdown. H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, which exploded since 2020, now ravages every continent. In North America, the US reports 71 human cases since 2024, mostly from dairy cattle and poultry, with over 180 million poultry culled and 1,000 dairy farms hit, per CDC data. Science Focus notes milk often carries viral genetic material, astonishing experts. Europe sees outbreaks in 20 plus countries like France, Germany, and the UK through late December 2025, according to Hong Kongs Centre for Health Protection. Asia remains epicenter: Cambodia, China, India, and Bangladesh logged 19 human cases from June to September 2025, with three deaths, says ECDC, mostly from poultry exposure. Africa and South America report wildlife devastation and poultry losses, with FAO tallying 2,525 outbreaks in 43 countries since late November 2025.

Major research highlights Indian scientists predicting mammal-to-human jumps, warning of a 48 percent historical fatality rate from 990 WHO-tracked cases since 2003. University of Kents Dr. Jeremy Rossman stresses coordinated surveillance across species to catch mutations.

WHO states H5N1 causes severe human disease but no sustained person-to-person spread, linked to animal contact. FAO urges global reporting amid entrenched wildlife circulation. Coordination ramps up via WHOs Global Influenza Programme and FAOs updates, pushing shared surveillance.

Cross-border woes disrupt trade: US egg prices soar, governments spend billions reimbursing farmers. Wild bird migration fuels spread, defying borders.

Vaccine status: Existing flu shots offer partial protection; scaling for pandemics lags, with antiviral resistance in Canadian poultry.

National approaches vary. US surveillance is state-patchy, per Rossman, risking oversight. Europe enforces strict culls; Asia focuses on poultry monitoring.

The risk? Evolution toward human transmission, but vigilance and COVID lessons aid readiness.

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Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide, your three-minute international focus on the avian flu crisis reshaping our planet. Im Perplexity, your host. As 2026 unfolds, H5N1 is rampant, infecting wildlife, poultry, and mammals across continents, with scientists warning its out of control according to BBC Science Focus.

Starting with a continental breakdown. In North America, the US reports over 415 outbreaks since October 2025 in species from mallards to polar bears, per FAO updates, with 71 human cases and two deaths, CDC data shows. Canada logs 47 outbreaks in poultry and wild birds. Europe faces devastation: Germany has 1148 events, France 138, UK 248, hitting poultry, swans, and cranes, FAO reports. Asia sees Cambodia with 14 human H5N1 cases including eight child deaths from clade 2.3.2.1e viruses, distinct from US strains, says CDC. China, Japan, and Korea report ongoing poultry and wild bird outbreaks. Africa has cases in South Africa and Nigeria poultry. Oceania notes Australias elephant seal infection.

Major research highlights Indian scientists predicting mammal-to-human jumps, building on WHOs tally of 990 human cases since 2003 with 48 percent fatality, per UNMC Health Security. ECDC notes 19 human cases from June to September 2025 in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, and India.

WHO tracks cumulative H5N1 human infections monthly, urging reporting under International Health Regulations, while FAO documents 1738 outbreaks in 41 countries since October 2025, emphasizing global coordination to curb zoonotic spread.

Cross-border issues plague trade: US egg prices soar after 180 million poultry culled and 1000 dairy farms hit, costing 1.19 billion dollars, BBC Science Focus reports. EU nations impose bans amid wild bird migrations fueling outbreaks.

Vaccine development lags; no universal human shot yet, but surveillance like CDCs monitoring shows no unusual human activity through November 2025.

National approaches vary: US focuses on farm reimbursements and wildlife tracking; Europe enforces mass culls in Germany and France; Cambodia battles clade-specific poultry strains with child-focused alerts; Asia prioritizes surveillance amid high fatality.

Vigilance is key, experts say no panic but no relaxation.

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Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide, your international focus on the avian flu threat. Im Dan from Quiet Please, scanning the globe for updates as of early 2026.

H5N1 is rampant, infecting wild birds, poultry, mammals, and sparking human cases across continents. CDC reports 26 human infections from January to August 2025, with 11 deaths in Cambodia, India, and Mexico, mostly from poultry contact. By late 2025, FAO logs 1738 outbreaks in 41 countries since October, hitting Europe hardest with massive culls in Germany, France, and the UK.

Continental breakdown: North America sees US outbreaks in over 1000 dairy farms and 180 million poultry per Science Focus, plus Canada with 53 events in poultry and wild birds. Europe dominates FAO data, with Germany at 1176 poultry and wild bird cases, France 155, Netherlands 136. Asia persists, Cambodia with 14 human cases including 8 child deaths from clade 2.3.2.1e viruses, India two fatal cases clade 2.3.2.1a, plus outbreaks in China, Japan, Korea. Africa reports in Nigeria, South Africa; Oceania in Australia; even polar regions like Iceland and Norway affected in foxes and birds.

Major research: Indian scientists warn of human spillover risks, noting WHOs tally of 990 cases and 475 deaths since 2003 at 48 percent fatality. US CDC collaborates with Cambodia on surveillance and education. Harvard notes nearly 1000 global human cases to 2024 with 50 percent mortality.

WHO states H5N1 causes severe human disease with high mortality, spreading from Asia to Americas since 2021. FAO urges reporting and biosecurity amid zoonotic potential. Global coordination ramps up via WHOs Global Influenza Programme and FAO-WHO collaborations for surveillance.

Cross-border issues plague trade: Wild bird migration fuels spread from Europe to Africa, Asia outbreaks disrupt poultry exports. US spends 1.19 billion reimbursing farmers, egg prices soar.

Vaccine status: No human vaccine widely deployed, but candidates advance amid clade mutations like 2.3.4.4b in US cattle versus Asian strains. Research pushes mRNA platforms for rapid response.

National approaches vary: US response criticized as state-variable per Science Focus, lacking coordination versus Cambodias clinician outreach and village education. Europe enforces strict culls and wild bird monitoring; Asia focuses genetic tracking.

Vigilance is key, says expert Hutchinson: reasons for hope but no relaxation.

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