FG launches $350,000 FAO-backed programme to tackle bird flu outbreaks

Nairametrics | 05-06-2026 05:29am |

The Federal Government has initiated a $350,000 programme in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to enhance Nigeria's capacity to address ongoing bird flu outbreaks. This Technical Cooperation Programme (FAO-TCP) is designed to improve the country's response mechanisms and mitigate the impact of avian influenza on both poultry and public health. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to safeguarding the agricultural sector and ensuring food security amidst the challenges posed by recurring disease outbreaks.

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