Outbreak of HPAI in Islas Malvinas
18 October, 2025
Swabs collected from three deceased Gentoo penguins at Bahía Yorke (Malvinas) tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). More than one hundred carcasses were observed at the site, with additional individuals displaying clinical signs of illness. Since Sunday, 12 October 2025, forty-one new suspected cases among birds or other animals have been reported. Three birds were submitted for laboratory examination, all of which tested positive. Ongoing mortality surveillance and routine diagnostic testing are being conducted to assess the progression of the outbreak.
