Announcement: Europe reports 949 avian flu cases in birds across 30 countries in first half of 2026

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Europe documented 949 highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5) cases in birds across 30 countries between February and June 2026, with wild birds accounting for 80% of detections. The outbreak underscores continued circulation during spring migration and the importance of biosecurity and surveillance. — Photo by Pawel Hordjewicz on Pexels (Pexels License)

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🦆 Europe reports 949 highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5) cases across 30 countries between February and June 2026. Wild birds drove 80% of detections during spring migration. ECDC data highlight the importance of sustained surveillance and farm biosecurity in preventing spillover.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

Announcement: Europe reports 949 avian flu cases in birds across 30 countries in first half of 2026

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