West Bengal Bird Flu Scare Under Control, State Health Team Takes Charge

West Bengal currently has no bird flu cases, as confirmed by a senior official. After screening 29,000 birds in Malda district and following up on a single case from January, the state remains vigilant. An expert team, including WHO representatives, is set to conduct a further evaluation.

West Bengal is currently free of bird flu cases, a senior health official confirmed on Tuesday, adding that a team has been formed to review the situation.

After screening approximately 29,000 birds in Malda's Kaliachak district, health experts found no new cases. A single case involving a four-year-old girl was reported in January; she has since recovered.

A specialized team, including representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), will conduct another round of evaluations in Malda this Thursday. Their findings will guide future measures.

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