In Russia and Kazakhstan, a high number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks were detected between August and September in combination with the presence of a high number of migratory birds susceptible to migrate towards Europe and Belgium during the autumn. Therefore, increased vigilance was requested from European member states since the end of September. In this context, increased passive surveillance of wild birds is initiated in Belgium in collaboration with the three Regions (Nature and Forest Agency, Department of Nature and Forests, and Brussels Environment).

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Says a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, conducted by, among others, Lorenzo Subissi (Sciensano).

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