Sanitary Status of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Colombia
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This article was written by students of the Microbiology program of the Popular University of Cesar, members of the Zoobios research group. The purpose of the document is to critically analyze the evolution, risks and institutional response of the country to highly pathogenic avian influenza. This analysis is carried out from the in-depth study of the issue under a documentary analysis and the review of official reports of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic and wild birds in Colombia during the period 2022–2025. The information included records of mortality, lethality, geographic distribution, and health response documented by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, and international organizations such as PAHO/PAHO and FAO. It was concluded that Colombia has been able to respond effectively to recent HPAI emergencies, but the system remains reactive and fragmented.
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