loader image
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
73.1 F
McAllen
- Advertisement -

Haiti sees first African swine fever outbreak in 37 years

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

A pig pokes its nose through a fence in Harrisburg, Pa., in this January 2013 file photo. (The Patriot-News/Joe Hermitt)
A pig pokes its nose through a fence in Harrisburg, Pa., in this January 2013 file photo. (The Patriot-News/Joe Hermitt)

CTV NEWS – CHICAGO – Haiti has its first outbreak of the fatal pig virus African swine fever in 37 years, the World Organization for Animal Health said, fueling concerns about the disease’s spread in the Americas.

- Advertisement -

The organization, known as the OIE, said in a report on Monday that one backyard farm in Anse-à-Pitre, near Haiti’s border with the Dominican Republic, suffered an outbreak that began on Aug. 26.

Click the link to read the entire story:  https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/haiti-sees-first-african-swine-fever-outbreak-in-37-years-1.5594671

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

What Women Need to Know About Heart Disease: Insights From a Mayo Clinic Expert

Mega Doctor News By Deb Balzer / Mayo Clinic News Network Heart disease affects women differently...

How Self‑Checks Can Help You Spot Health Problems Early

Self-checks are extremely important when it comes to not just early cancer detection but identifying other illnesses too. 

Community Voices Unite to Support Lifesaving Care for Children in the Rio Grande Valley

The Vannie Cook Children’s Cancer Clinic has launched its 16th annual Radiothon to raise funds and highlight the need for local pediatric cancer care in the Rio Grande Valley. Image by Noah Mangum González / Mega Doctor News / Texas Border Business

STHS Heart Awarded Five‑Star Recognition for Superior Pacemaker Procedures

A steady, regular heartbeat is vital for maintaining blood circulation, ensuring consistent, efficient delivery of oxygen and other essential nutrients to tissues throughout the body while ensuring overall cardiovascular care.
- Advertisement -
×