Ebonyi Records First Case Of Bird Flu

Ebonyi has recorded its first case of bird flu, Avian Influenza infection. this is confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Uchenna Orji. Orji confirmed the

virus’s detection on Sunday while interacting with newsmen who visited the affected poultry farm at Ugwuachara area of Abakaliki.According to him, the attention of his ministry was drawn to the development, following massive death of birds at the farm. Reacting, the Director of Veterinary
Services and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Ibiam Okoro, said that efforts had been intensified to contain the possible spread of the virus.