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The latest from the #AvianInfluenza situation report for 13/07 - 23/08: - 13 outbreaks in poultry and 52 in non-poultry birds and mammals, in 12 countries in the the Americas, Asia and Europe. - More than 1.6 million poultry birds died or were culled, mostly in the Americas. - The # of new outbreaks notified in birds is currently relatively low, which is consistent with the known seasonality of HPAI in poultry - The public health risk of influenza A(H5N1) viruses has been assessed to be low. Read the report: woah.org/en/document/hi…

At a well attended meeting today, members agreed to cooperate with government agencies and the community to assist in dissemination of information on monkey pox. The President used the opportunity to update members on the pathogenicity of the disease and preventions. Members were treated to light refreshments.  The executives were happy for the way members turned up for the meeting. We look forward for the next meeting coming up in a month's time. Registrar. Members are encouraged to visit the Partnership website to know more about WHO and PMNCH The PMNCH Secretariat World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 CH 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Email address: pmnch@who.int Connect with us https://www.who.int/news https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/mpox-monkeypox Infographic on transmission-based precautions for Mpox. Pls share with other healthcare workers.