H5N1 Avian Flu Spreads Globally: 1000 Human Cases Reported Worldwide with Rising Concerns Over Pandemic Potential
Published: November 29, 2025
Duration: 4:29
# H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide
Welcome to Quiet Please, where we break down global health stories that matter. I'm your host, and today we're examining the worldwide spread and impact of H5N1 avian influenza.
Let's start with the numbers. Since 2003, the World Health Organization has documented nearly 1000 human cases of H5N1 across 25 countries, with a concerning 48 percent fatality rate. But what's changed recently is the scale and speed of spread.
In the Americas alone, 19 countries and territories have reported over 5000 avian influenza outbreaks since 2022. Between 2022 and October 2025, 76 human infections occurred...
Welcome to Quiet Please, where we break down global health stories that matter. I'm your host, and today we're examining the worldwide spread and impact of H5N1 avian influenza.
Let's start with the numbers. Since 2003, the World Health Organization has documented nearly 1000 human cases of H5N1 across 25 countries, with a concerning 48 percent fatality rate. But what's changed recently is the scale and speed of spread.
In the Americas alone, 19 countries and territories have reported over 5000 avian influenza outbreaks since 2022. Between 2022 and October 2025, 76 human infections occurred...