PolicyWednesday, August 12, 2026Mongabay
Delays, biosecurity failures worsened flu outbreak at Nepal zoo, probe finds
An investigation into the bird flu outbreak at Nepal's Central Zoo revealed that delays in reporting, inadequate communication, and insufficient biosecurity measures allowed the virus to spread, resulting in the death or culling of at least 65 birds. These findings highlight the urgent need for improved biosecurity protocols in wildlife facilities to prevent similar outbreaks in the future.
