06 February 2010
Avian influenza H5N1 has re-struck Myanmar with one case occurring in Yangon's Mayangong township in the beginning of this month.
In April 2008, the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) declared Myanmar as a avian influenza-free country three months after the country was proved that there was no residual avian influenza virus remained over the period since January of the year.