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New human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) continue to be reported from Egypt. The Ministry of Health and Population has reported to WHO, a total of 116 laboratory confirmed cases, including 36 deaths, thus far in 2015.
The first human case of avian influenza A (H5N1) in Egypt was identified in 2006. There has been a recent upsurge in cases that began in November 2014, and the total number of cases and deaths reported since 2006, now stands at 318 and 112 respectively.
(Via WHO EMRO, Weekly Epidemiological Monitor, Vol 8 Issue 11&12, 22 March 2015 - accessed 09/04/15)
