#Honduras - #Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

    ° As a result of the strengthened epidemiological surveillance of avian influenza implemented by the National Agri-Food Health and Safety Services (SENASA), a report was received regarding an unusual increase in mortality among backyard birds in a community, associated with contact with wild birds. 

    ° In response, national protocols for addressing suspected cases of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) were immediately activated, including the conduct of an epidemiological investigation, sample collection, and the implementation of containment measures established in the National Contingency Plan. 

    ° Analyses conducted by the official laboratory confirmed the presence of the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus, prompting the implementation of the corresponding sanitary measures. 

    ° These included the culling of affected birds and susceptible birds (stamping out) on adjacent properties within the risk zone; the safe disposal of products and materials considered to pose a risk; as well as the cleaning and disinfection of the facilities and all potentially contaminated items, with the aim of reducing the risk of the virus spreading. 

    ° Additionally, SENASA has established an outbreak zone, a perifocal zone, and a surveillance zone around the confirmed outbreak, where intensified epidemiological surveillance, sampling of susceptible birds, epidemiological investigations, restriction of bird movement, and risk communication efforts targeting producers and the general public are being carried out; furthermore, the Ministry of Health has been notified to ensure a joint response to the event. 

    ° These activities aim to promptly detect any associated events and verify the effectiveness of the control measures implemented. 

    ° SENASA will continue epidemiological monitoring of the event until the activities established in the National Contingency Plan are completed and the absence of viral circulation in the affected area is demonstrated. 

    ° It will also keep producers, authorities, and the general public informed through periodic updates to the relevant reports.

    ° The affected population consisted of backyard birds, comprising susceptible domestic species raised in family-based production systems. 

    ° These birds were of various age groups and were in frequent contact with the outdoor environment, a condition that facilitates interaction with wild birds and increases the risk of exposure to the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus.

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Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7710

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#Honduras - High pathogenicity avian #influenza viruses (Inf. with) (#poultry) - Immediate notification

 

    As a result of the ongoing operation of the epidemiological surveillance system, which actively promotes the detection and reporting of events, the Official Veterinary Services of Honduras (of the National Agri-Food Health and Safety Services, SENASA) received a report of a sudden high mortality rate at a breeding farm. 

    Upon receiving the notification, health authorities responded immediately to conduct an epidemiological investigation, collect samples, and place the premises under quarantine. 

    Following subsequent laboratory confirmation of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), SENASA proceeded to implement the protocols established in the National Plan for the Prevention, Early Detection, Control, and Eradication of Avian Influenza. 

    The control health measures included the culling of all breeding birds. 

    Likewise, at the hatchery that received batches of fertile eggs from that farm, 89,900 chicks and 315,979 incubated eggs were disposed of, following strict biosecurity protocols to ensure proper disposal. 

    Currently, the cleaning and disinfection of the facilities are underway. 

    For its part, SENASA maintains active surveillance of backyard birds through community-based epidemiological surveys, of wild birds by promoting reporting, and of production farms by strengthening biosecurity and targeted sampling. 

    To this end, communication processes and mandatory reporting have been strengthened, working jointly with the country’s poultry industry, other government institutions, and cooperation agencies to enhance surveillance and early detection of the disease. 

    Furthermore, through a communication and awareness campaign, biosecurity measures are being promoted in both commercial establishments and backyards. SENASA has already formally notified its trading partners of the event, and updates will be provided in future reports.

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Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7652

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#Honduras - #Influenza A #H5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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    On June 3, 2026, the Regional Office of the National Agri-Food Health and Safety Services (SENASA) was notified of an unusual mortality event among wild birds in the community of El Higuito, Talgua, in the department of Lempira, an area bordering the department of Copán. 

    Following the official reception of the notification and the collection of samples, the Central Laboratory (IHIMV) confirmed on June 5, 2026, via RT-PCR, the presence of Avian Influenza Type A Subtype H5. 

    The event involved the mortality of black vultures (Coragyps atratus), which poses a potential risk to small-scale and commercial poultry farming in the area. 

    As an immediate response, the contingency team was activated, carrying out the collection, incineration, and sanitary burial of 136 wild birds found dead, with the aim of reducing the environmental viral load and limiting the spread of the pathogen. 

    Additionally, coordination with poultry sector authorities was strengthened to implement preventive and biosecurity measures. 

    Epidemiological surveillance has been intensified both in the outbreak zone of the event and around the outbreak. 

    Through door-to-door monitoring conducted in six surrounding communities, 14,282 backyard birds were inspected without identifying clinical signs compatible with avian influenza or mortality events. 

    These findings indicate that, to date, there is no evidence of transmission to domestic poultry. 

    Given the epidemiological risk associated with the circulation of the virus in wildlife, active surveillance will continue in neighbouring communities and municipalities, along with the strengthening of biosecurity measures and risk communication directed at producers and the general public. 

    Follow-up reports will be submitted to provide periodic updates.

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Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7612

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