Bird flu hits seven states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says Kano, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger states have reported confirmed cases of Avian Influenza H5N1, popularly known as Bird Flu.

NCDC director general, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, announced this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja.

He also gave highlights of the epidemiological situation and response activities in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, Health National Rapid Response Team (RRT) from NCDC and the federal ministry of agriculture have been deployed to Bauchi, Kano and Plateau states.