State Expert Committee on Avian Flu Visits Affected Child in Kaliachak, Malda

Malda, West Bengal: A team of experts from the West Bengal government’s avian influenza (H5N1) control committee visited Kaliachak in Malda district on [Date] to assess the condition of a child who has been hospitalized with suspected symptoms of the virus.

The child, [Child’s name], [age], is currently undergoing treatment at [Hospital name] in Kaliachak. The committee, led by [Name and Designation of Committee Head], conducted a thorough examination of the child and collected samples for further testing.

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The visit comes after the recent outbreak of avian influenza in the district, prompting the government to take precautionary measures. The [State Government] Animal Resources Development Department has been actively working to contain the spread of the virus, including culling poultry in affected areas and implementing surveillance protocols.

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The expert committee will analyze the test results and provide recommendations for further action. The situation is being closely monitored by the authorities, and the public is urged to remain vigilant and report any unusual symptoms in poultry or humans to the local health officials.

Keywords: Malda, avian influenza, H5N1, Kaliachak, West Bengal, expert committee, affected child, poultry, surveillance, culling, health officials