H5N1 Avian Flu Spreads Globally: 185 Million Birds Lost and Emerging Risks in Human Transmission
Published: January 16, 2026
Duration: 4:17
# H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide - Podcast Script
Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan, where we examine the worldwide impact of avian influenza. I'm your host, and today we're taking you on an international journey through one of the most significant animal health crises of our time.
Let's start with the numbers. According to the World Health Organization, since 2003, 992 human cases of H5N1 have been reported across 25 countries, with a concerning fatality rate of nearly 48 percent. The current outbreak has devastated poultry populations globally. Since 2022, approximately 185 million birds raised for food have been...
Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan, where we examine the worldwide impact of avian influenza. I'm your host, and today we're taking you on an international journey through one of the most significant animal health crises of our time.
Let's start with the numbers. According to the World Health Organization, since 2003, 992 human cases of H5N1 have been reported across 25 countries, with a concerning fatality rate of nearly 48 percent. The current outbreak has devastated poultry populations globally. Since 2022, approximately 185 million birds raised for food have been...