Health authorities have directed all healthcare facilities in Bengaluru to continue surveillance for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases, and to maintain adequate stocks of personal protective equipment. | Photo Credit: The Hindu No human cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) have been detected after a 10-day intensive surveillance and containment operation carried out by the State Health Department, following the outbreak at the State Poultry Rearing Training Centre in Mathkuru village, Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru on April 14, 2026. The outbreak was confirmed through laboratory testing at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, prompting immediate deployment of State and district Rapid Response Teams, along with teams from Hesaraghatta and Sonnenahalli Primary Health Centres. Published – April 25, 2026 04:17 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Gujarat CM appeals for 100% voter turnout in local body polls Watch: Priyank Kharge: Why are BJP and RSS not protesting against ‘Modi’s friend’ Donald Trump?