How was the bird flu outbreak in Hesaraghatta contained?

The Karnataka Health Department contained the bird flu outbreak through an intensive 10-day surveillance drive, culling affected birds, and implementing strict biosecurity protocols.

Were there any human cases of bird flu detected in Karnataka?

No, health officials confirmed that no human cases of H5N1 infection have been detected so far in the affected or surveillance zones.

What precautions are being taken at the Hesaraghatta poultry centre?

Poultry activities at the centre are suspended for 90 days, with periodic disinfection of the premises.

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Karnataka bird flu contained after 10-day fight

25 Apr

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Summary

Bird flu outbreak at Hesaraghatta poultry centre successfully contained.
Over 28,000 people monitored during a 10-day surveillance drive.
No human bird flu (H5N1) cases have been detected so far.

Karnataka bird flu contained after 10-day fight

The Karnataka Health Department announced on April 25, 2026, that a bird flu outbreak at the Hesaraghatta government poultry training centre has been contained. The outbreak, first detected on April 14 and confirmed by NIHSAD, prompted immediate deployment of rapid response teams.

An intensive 10-day surveillance drive was conducted within a 10-km zone around the outbreak site. This involved monitoring a population of 28,172 individuals across 22 villages. Health officials confirmed that nasopharyngeal samples from quarantined staff tested negative for H5N1.