Cambodia Faces Bird Flu Outbreak with First Death and New Case in 2024

A 9-year-old boy's death marks the country's first avian flu fatality this year, with his brother also testing positive.

Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, marking the country's first avian flu death of 2024.
The deceased, a 9-year-old boy from Kratie province, contracted the virus after consuming poultry raised by his family.
His 16-year-old brother has also tested positive for the virus but exhibits no symptoms and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Health officials are investigating the brothers' contacts and the source of their infection amid concerns of the virus spreading more easily between people.
The World Health Organization and the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization have warned of an increased risk of bird flu spread due to Lunar New Year festivities.