Bird Flu Is a One Health Challenge, Not Just a Veterinary Problem

As Nepal reports more outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu), headlines are filled with news of infected poultry farms, movement restrictions, and the destruction of thousands of infected chickens and ducks to contain the virus. For many people, these images reinforce the belief that bird flu is simply a veterinary problem affecting poultry farmers. In reality, the threat posed by bird flu extends considerably beyond poultry farming.