| No images? Click here  Monday, 28 July 2025 MEDIA ADVISORY At the present time, based on available information, FAO-WHO-WOAH assess the global public health risk of influenza A(H5) viruses to be low, while the risk of infection for occupationally or frequently exposed (e.g., with backyard poultry) persons is low to moderate depending on the risk mitigation and hygiene measures in place and the local avian influenza epidemiological situation. Transmission between animals continues to occur and, to date, a growing yet still limited number of human infections are being reported. Although additional human infections associated with exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments are expected to occur, the overall public health impact of such infections at a global level, at the present time, is considered minor. The assessment could change if and when additional epidemiological or virological information becomes available. The full text of the joint assessment can be accessed here. Assessment based on data as of 1 July 2025  Media contacts:  You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list.  |
Monday, July 28, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Updated joint FAO/WHO/WOAH public health assessment of recent influenza A(H5) virus events in animals and people
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