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US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Bird Flu Amid Rising Concerns

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US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Bird Flu Amid Rising Concerns

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  • The US government announced a funding allocation of $306 million to enhance its response to bird flu before the transition to President-elect Donald Trump.
  • Health Secretary Xavier Becerra reassured that while the risk to humans is low, preparedness is essential for public health safety.
  • The US has documented 66 human cases of bird flu this year, with experts fearing the actual number might be higher due to underreporting.
  • The upcoming Trump administration has raised concerns regarding its approach to pandemic preparedness, particularly with the potential dissolution of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness.
  • Experts warn that the ongoing circulation of bird flu in animals could lead to a mutated strain capable of human transmission, potentially triggering a severe health crisis.

For further details, visit the original articles from SCMP and Le Monde.

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